I've been playing guitar for about 2 years now and I'm just starting to play standing up (and I keep the guitar low like Billie Joe Aremstrong) but when I do this after about 5 or 10 min. my left wrist (The one I use on the fret bored) starts to get soar is this normal and I should keep play and I will grow into it, or should I do something about it?
2007-03-01 07:13:54 · 14 answers · asked by element1758 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I also use to crack my wrist but then I stoped
2007-03-01 07:28:05 · update #1
If you've been playing that long, it's not normal. You should see an orthopedic.
2007-03-01 07:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pam is correct in that you are giving yourself a good case of carpel tunnel syndrome. If you have been playing that low style like Billie Joe for the last two years there is a 90% chance of carpel tunnel.
Find a style that is good for you, not something that looks "cool". If you don't change now, you are looking at surgery to alleviate your problem. Even after the surgery you may not have the flexibility you once had, therefore destroying your chance at being able to do really good fretwork. You are doing to your wrists what some women have done to the Achilles tendon by wearing 4" spike heels. They wore the heels so long their tendons shortened and they could not walk with their feet flat on the ground barefoot.
My advice, change your way of playing and raise that guitar neck to a reasonable playing height. Good luck with your music.
2007-03-09 07:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Ding-Ding 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you stop playing right away and go see your GP. It could be tendonitis/carpal tunnel. I had trouble with my wrist and pretty stupidly played through the pain for months. I ended up having to stop playing for 2 years while I healed up. It's not worth the risk. I wouldn't suggest doing exercises to strengthen it as that could make the problem worse. At the very least rest up a week or so and then come back to it. Get a tutor to check your technique is correct.
2016-03-29 05:53:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop slinging the guitar low! In correct playing position, your left arm through the wrist to the first knuckles should be a smooth gentle curve. If the angle at the wrist is too severe, you risk damage depending on other factors in your physiology. It sounds like you are susceptible to this, so you need to change you technique. I don't know why people think slinging a guitar low is cool. It really is just stupid and serves no useful purpose. Oh well, to each his own i guess.
2007-03-01 07:56:56 · answer #4 · answered by 2Confused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not normal, basically you need to find your playing height for your guitar and not Billie Joe's. Try moving the stap up and down to get a more comfortable position. Billie Joe's may be cool for him but may turn your wrist awkward.
Bottom line is simple and I am not trying to be coarse. Play the guitar and quit trying to wear it. People will remember your licks and music a lot longer than they will if you suck but look cool.
2007-03-01 07:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by Dale B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to rest your arm for now. You might be having some strain in your muscles and ligaments that is only showing this time. Put some ice packs around your wrist to prevent your muscles from swelling. This will act as analgesic too.You might want to let a Physiotherapist in your area check it up to give you some basic therapy and exercises you can do for your wrist.Better do precautionary measures than be sorry in the future.
2007-03-01 07:26:08 · answer #6 · answered by Stacey Mc. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which irritation of the wrist's median nerve causes tingling and numbness of the thumb, index, and the middle fingers. This condition is known as tarsal tunnel syndrome in the ankles and feet.
Repetitive motions, obesity, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, arthritis, diabetes, and trauma are conditions known to cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome depends on the severity of the symptoms and the nature of any disease that might be causing the symptoms.
You can most certainly avoid this if you positioning yourself properly and the use of ergonomically designed items, such as chairs, tables, mouse pads, wrist pads...in your case...a pick...LOL.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-09 05:19:37 · answer #7 · answered by sorcicre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raise the guitar a bit, it puts tension on the side of your wrist to have it too low.
2007-03-06 03:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is how low you wear your guitar... i wear my guitar high... it may not look as cool as billy joe *cough* but it doesnt make your wrist hurt. why havent you just moved it up in the first place... if your wrist hurts... and you wear your guitar low... process of elimination should reviel that moving it up would help... :S
2007-03-03 20:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by fidowido99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should rest your hands for a while then start playing again. or you can try to find a more comfortable position to play the guitar.
if the pain is still there you should go get it checked out by a chiropractor or physical therapist. you could have carpal tunnel syndrome. but don't worry, it could be nothing.
2007-03-01 07:31:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lower you sling your guitar, the more this will be a problem.
Try bringing it up just a bit higher until you reach a position that is more comfortable.
Sometimes just a tad bit of difference can be considerably more comfortable.
2007-03-01 07:23:40 · answer #11 · answered by Dendryte88 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋