what is a good way to stop swelling in you r fingers from setting a volleyball?

Question

i set as my position but half way through my fingers look like sausages and are limp can you help?

Answer 1

I think that you are setting wrong. Make sure that when you set you cushion the ball until it almost touches your face. Then redirect it into the air and let go when your elbows are almost straight. It's sort of a "catch and release." You may be setting with too much "finger," and you don't want to use your fingers too much, only to cushion the ball. If that doesn't stop it entirely, you can try taping your fingers at your more sensitive joints. But in the meantime, you can soak your fingers in vinegar for 3-4 minutes, then ice them for three minutes alternating hands for 20-25 minutes. I think you should see a doctor though, just to make sure that there isn't anything seriously wrong that you need special treatment for. Hope I helped!

Answer 2

Before the match, take a vitamin meant for your bones. It could cost you like $10 for a bottle of 50 or so pills. Anything that works with joints will do. Everynight try doing a hand massage on your joints, and hands using a hot oil from Kroger or such. It sells for about $3.00. How do I know? I played football for years, and being on the front offensive line, our stance relied on our fingertips. It caused practically the same pain and feelings. I understand. After the massage, wait a little bit and then add a towell over frozen peas. Put on hands for 30 minutes. You WILL feel a heck of a lot better. Give it a week or so and you'll be back to normal.

Answer 3

Try taping them before the game, the pressure will keep them from swelling, just make sure you don't tape them too tight or you will cut off circulation. Swelling is always treated using the acronym RICE - Rest Ice Compress Elevate, since you can't use the other 3 during a game you have to settle for compress.

Good luck, hope you win.

Answer 4

I dont think I quite understand why they would do that. Do you play for a lot of hours? Perhaps you should ask your doctor. I'd say put a warm compression after you play because this swelling is not normal.Perhaps you have tendonitis or some other ailment. Speak to your doctor.

Answer 5

some plays wrap their fingers in first aid tape, cloth like. That may go with the theory behind medical socks made to stop swelling in legs and knee braces, back braces. They are tight so the blood cannot flood the capilaries. But thats not a expert opinion thats just my opinion.

Answer 6

Ice water for 2 Min's and then warm for 2 Min's repeat for 10 cycles then a sports cream before bed

Answer 7

Not the help you want to hear. Stop setting volleyballs. Or get a trainer to help you learn a new way to do it.

Answer 8

I love volleyball but what you can do is tape the to main fingers together..it might be awkward setting but it helps..stretch your fingers out before you set..

Answer 9

It looks like playing may be hard on your finger joints; have a word with your coach about it, there may be something in your technique that causes the swelling.

Answer 10

Sure, keep setting and your body will adapt. It is just like any other body part, you have to work it out and it will adjust to the stress you put on it. Work on drills to soften your hands and perfect your technique. Also, tell your passers to work on their passing so that you are not trying to set the ball that is passed to the ceiling. A low controlled pass will be easier on your fingers and easier to control and set so that your hitters will be in a much better position to side out.