I play the mridanga in temples and other functions. At times I have to beat it vigorously. This has resulted in cracked and bleeding palms which is extremely painful. The allopathic doctors prescribe some ointment and advise me not to play mridanga in the future. But playing mridanga is my job / my life.
2006-12-05 21:17:43 · 7 answers · asked by manjunath36 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Buy a jar of "Bag Balm". Weird name I know...it started out being used by farmers to treat the udders and bags of their milk cows. It is so effective, it is now used by humans. It's amazingly effective for even the most severely cracked, dry skin.
2006-12-06 01:06:11 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If playing mridanga is so important to you that you won't be able to stand quitting once and for all, then I suggest that for now you take a break, use the ointment, and wait until your hands heal completely. Then you can try going back to playing again, and be very careful with your hands. Lotion would be a very idea. That'll help with the cracking, because it'll moisturize your skin and make it a bit more flexible. (Just be sure to use it very often - probably a few times a day).
If the lotion doesn't help at all, then you should consider quitting, for the sake of your hands.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
2006-12-05 21:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of times that happens because your hands get dry. So use lotion regularly. The main thing you need to develop are callouses. I've played my whole life as well and I've had the same issues. But I've noticed that if my hands are not dry, they don't bleed. If they do start bleeding while you're playing, you should stop playing till the bleeding stops. Some people wear those weight lifting gloves as well.
Also, don't hit the drum so hard!!!
2006-12-08 01:08:40 · answer #3 · answered by veggie216 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, let your hands heal up. Then ALWAYS tape them. You might also want to see if you could improve your grip methodology to prevent this from happening again.
2006-12-05 21:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by Paul H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please listen to your doctors. They are trying to help you keep your hands. Stop playing until your palms heal up.
2006-12-05 22:41:22 · answer #5 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this lotion it's name is corn huskers good sh!t
2006-12-05 21:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by Normefoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to quit for a while or else you risk losing your hands. please listen to your doctors
2006-12-05 21:19:33 · answer #7 · answered by summerglow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋