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Hand cramps on bass

Hand cramps on bass
  1. How do I stop my hands from cramping when playing guitar?
  2. How do I stop my hand from cramping?
  3. What are you lacking if your hands cramp?

How do I stop my hands from cramping when playing guitar?

If you start to feel the sensations of cramping, a simple way to avoid a worsening cramp is to take a five to ten minute break. Try to incorporate regular breaks into your practice session to give your hands a rest and a chance to recuperate, especially if you are in the midst of a two hour practice session.

How do I stop my hand from cramping?

These include:

  1. stopping any activity which is causing the hands to cramp.
  2. stretching muscles.
  3. massaging or rubbing the muscles.
  4. applying heat or cold.
  5. taking certain vitamins and supplements may be helpful, although this will depend on the cause and a person's medical history.
  6. increasing fluid intake.

What are you lacking if your hands cramp?

The most common sources of spasms include overused muscles and dehydration. Prolonged writing or typing can lead to hand cramping from overuse of the muscles. Other reasons for cramping are low levels of calcium and magnesium. Numerous things can affect your calcium level, but the usual culprit is vitamin D deficiency.

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