Clarinet players support their roughly 2-lb instrument on the right-hand thumb, which results in cumulative static loading of the arm. This posture in turn can cause discomfort and, in some cases, evolve into debilitating overuse injuries and pain throughout the right upper limb.
What does it mean when you keep hurting your right hand?
Arthritis (the inflammation of one or more joints) is the leading cause of hand pain. It can occur anywhere in the body but is particularly common in the hands and wrist. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but the most common are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
How do I fix my right hand pain?
Managing symptoms
- Avoid tasks that make the pain worse. Try to avoid tasks that are causing the pain or making it worse. ...
- Drugs to reduce pain. These include painkillers such as paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen. ...
- Ice and heat. ...
- Wearing splints. ...
- Keeping your hands and wrists moving.