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Try to stretch fingers out as far as possible, and hold for 10 to 20 seconds before releasing. Do this both before playing the guitar and on days off to help loosen up the tendons and keep the wrist area limber. Stretch the arms and shoulders are also helpful in improving posture and preventing body strain.
- Why does my wrist hurt so much when playing guitar?
- What is the fastest way to cure wrist pain?
- Can playing guitar cause tendonitis?
- What is the cure for wrist pain?
Why does my wrist hurt so much when playing guitar?
Arguably the most common of the guitar related injuries, tendonitis refers to the inflammation of tendons – with guitarists often suffering in their wrists. Most of them describe the feeling as a 'dull ache', as tendonitis causes muscle tightness, connective tissue constriction and pain.
What is the fastest way to cure wrist pain?
To speed the healing, you can:
- Rest your wrist for at least 48 hours.
- Ice your wrist to reduce pain and swelling. ...
- Compress the wrist with a bandage.
- Elevate your wrist above your heart, on a pillow or the back of a chair. ...
- Take anti-inflammatory painkillers. ...
- Use a cast or splint to keep your wrist immobile.
Can playing guitar cause tendonitis?
Tendonitis is common among tennis players, golfers, pitchers, swimmers, jumpers, and guitarists. Symptoms may include a dull ache, tenderness, or mild swelling. This is generally caused by repetitive use of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, or heels.
What is the cure for wrist pain?
Treatments for wrist pain
wearing a wrist brace or splint to reduce swelling and ease wrist pain. applying hot or cold compresses for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. taking anti-inflammatory or pain-reliving medications, such as ibuprofen or naproxen. having surgery to repair the median nerve, in severe cases.
