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mattacuk View Member Profile	Oct 17 2008, 07:01 PM
Oct 17 2008, 07:01 PM	Lets go fishing! Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois	I havent had this since I first started playing! I used to get finger lock in my fretting hand back when I first started practicing. By finger lock I mean once of my fingers locks into a "claw" shape and I cant move it until i have had it in hot water for ten minutes. For the past couple years I have had zero problems with either of my hands but recently my "pointer" finger on my PICKING hand has been giving me discomfort - specifically the joint where my knuckle is, and this is only very recent , maybe 2 or 3 weeks. Tonight i was practicing the same as always my my pointer locked up and I couldnt move it at all I have no idea why this has started happening, im picking nice and clean and nothing seems to have changed. I remember sorting this problem out in my fretting hand by warming up before I practice, but Im not sure what to do about this. Any sensible suggestions welcome You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *mysql> SELECT FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :)**

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Oct 17 2008, 07:07 PM
Oct 17 2008, 07:07 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Hmm I never heard about this problem before...I seems serious to me though I would suggest resting for few days and maybe consulting a doctor...I mean , I would freak out if I couldn't move my finger. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

Fran View Member Profile	Oct 17 2008, 07:13 PM
Oct 17 2008, 07:13 PM	Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Posts: 8.451 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain	Wow, I thought you were having problems on the fretting hand at first, but on the picking hand? Are you playing ultra-fast AP licks lately? The only time I had that happening to me was one day after playing arpeggios over barre chords for a long time, my finger was paralised for few minutes, I got scared. You must be putting a lot of tension in the finger to make that happen Matt, maybe unconciously, try to relax a bit... and take a rest. Better stay a couple days away from the guitar than making it more serious and having to stay away for much longer. Oh, and if it continues: go see a doctor!, better safe than sorry mate! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC

Jesse View Member Profile	Oct 17 2008, 07:16 PM
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mattacuk View Member Profile	Oct 17 2008, 07:22 PM
Oct 17 2008, 07:22 PM	Lets go fishing! Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois	QUOTE (Fran @ Oct 17 2008, 07:13 PM) Wow, I thought you were having problems on the fretting hand at first, but on the picking hand? Are you playing ultra-fast AP licks lately? The only time I had that happening to me was one day after playing arpeggios over barre chords for a long time, my finger was paralised for few minutes, I got scared. You must be putting a lot of tension in the finger to make that happen Matt, maybe unconciously, try to relax a bit... and take a rest. Better stay a couple days away from the guitar than making it more serious and having to stay away for much longer. Oh, and if it continues: go see a doctor!, better safe than sorry mate! I am also wondering if i have subconciously started putting to much tension into my picking hand. I remember this all started when i did a NeoClassical lesson a few weeks back. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *mysql> SELECT FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :)**

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Oct 17 2008, 09:26 PM
Oct 17 2008, 09:26 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	You better go see some doctor mate, fingers don't just lock themselves for nothing... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Oct 17 2008, 11:00 PM
Oct 17 2008, 11:00 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	I would go with doctor too, finger lock is not typical pain issue,who knows what's behind all that. I get pain in fingers pretty often if I practice too much but it's normal I would say,overburning. But lock...I would visit a doctor. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

mattacuk View Member Profile	Oct 18 2008, 08:00 AM
Oct 18 2008, 08:00 AM	Lets go fishing! Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois	ok thanks guys, I will see the Doc I probably need more fish oil or something! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *mysql> SELECT FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :)**

Ian Bushell View Member Profile	Oct 18 2008, 08:35 AM
Oct 18 2008, 08:35 AM	Instructor Posts: 958 Joined: 21-June 08 From: Johannesburg, South Africa	QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Oct 17 2008, 08:07 PM) Hmm I never heard about this problem before...I seems serious to me though I would suggest resting for few days and maybe consulting a doctor...I mean , I would freak out if I couldn't move my finger. haha Freak out for sure!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Video Lessons Website

mattacuk View Member Profile	Oct 18 2008, 08:45 AM
Oct 18 2008, 08:45 AM	Lets go fishing! Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois	QUOTE (Ian Bushell @ Oct 18 2008, 08:35 AM) haha Freak out for sure!!! It is freaky too !! I start to panic i might be like it forever You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *mysql> SELECT FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :)**

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