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Practicing Too Much?, I have pain in my wrist! RSI?

bleak View Member Profile	Nov 20 2009, 03:30 PM
Nov 20 2009, 03:30 PM	GMC:er Posts: 67 Joined: 27-November 08	I would say on average I play guitar around 4-5 hours a day with a schedule, but sometimes in excess of 8-10 hours. Ive been playing for 7 years and about 2 of those seriously with a schedule. I also lift weights 2-3 times a week and also use the pc a fair bit. Just over 2 weeks ago (I cant really remember when it started) I noticed a slight pain in my right wrist when I pushed myself up from a chair, I didnt think anything of it and carried on with everything. Then a few practice sessions later I really noticed a weird pain in my wrist so I had to stop playing. I'm sure many of u know that the thought of not playing guitar for a while is just a really hard one to accept, and I hadnt really considered it but after this practice session i realised my wrist wasnt right so had to stop. I havnt played for over a week now, no weights and no use of the mouse with my right hand. The pain in my wrist isnt painful, it just twinges a little discomfort if i put it into a certain position and lets me know its still there, but i know playing on it could just make it worse. Also putting weight on it, like doing a push up on the floor is pretty much impossible so it makes me wonder if its RSI or something else like injury from weights or RSI from using the mouse.. im seeing the doctor next week, but i guess the only thing hes going to say is rest it! Anyone had any problems with this type of thing before? how long do u think i'll be out of action? its depressing me so much cos i cant play! just want it to heal 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!

Shadow21 View Member Profile	Nov 20 2009, 03:44 PM
Nov 20 2009, 03:44 PM	GMC:er Posts: 131 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Ibiza (Spain)	You should rest it a while, do stretching and all that stuff. Also, be carefull how you lift weights, I have a similar problem. Two years ago, I was doing some stupid things with my friends, I was running, and I fell and landed on my left hand, so I punched the floor with it, I really hurt my pinky, and sometimes, when I play the tendon really hurts, and when i go to the gym the pain goes worse. What I do is what I said at the beginning, just rest it a few days, strech, warm up before playing guitar and lifting weights and it goes away... Well... Sort of. Anyway, you'll just have to wait and see what the doctors says. 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!

bleak View Member Profile	Nov 20 2009, 03:53 PM
Nov 20 2009, 03:53 PM	GMC:er Posts: 67 Joined: 27-November 08	Sucks that our hands/wrists are so delicate yet they are the vital part of our playing! 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!

Martin la guitar... Martin la guitarra View Member Profile	Nov 20 2009, 04:50 PM
Nov 20 2009, 04:50 PM	GMC:er Posts: 607 Joined: 14-December 07 From: Sweden	seriously man, stop practising that much! I lifted weights and trained overall very much. I got to stop when my wrist started to hurt really bad. I've been having this injury for 2 years now. Im not sure if i can lift weights anymore, just battling to play at least 4 days a week - that is - if im lucky. 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!

Daniel Realpe View Member Profile	Nov 20 2009, 06:56 PM
Nov 20 2009, 06:56 PM	Instructor Posts: 5.655 Joined: 11-October 09 From: Bogota	yeah, I would suggest to not practice as much until the discomfort goes away, it's better to do it now than to face more serious problems. 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! -------------------- Visit my: INSTRUCTOR PROFILE "If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." Gustav Mahler Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Nov 21 2009, 12:16 PM
Nov 21 2009, 12:16 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Lifting weights too much can be a bit of a problem, because the strain is on the wrists. Try to keep the exercises a bit lighter. 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! :)

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Nov 23 2009, 06:02 PM
Nov 23 2009, 06:02 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I think you should stop lifting weights until you see the doctor and hear what he says. You are also practicing guitar a lot. You can do it but make sure that you rest enough during your sessions. At least 15 minutes each hour. Also proper warm up at start is a must. 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!

Frederik View Member Profile	Nov 23 2009, 06:29 PM
Nov 23 2009, 06:29 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 616 Joined: 30-January 09 From: Aalborg, Denmark	Time for legato exercises i guees Switch the weight lifting with something more fun like gymnastics, it also gives you a nice body + u'll impress with ur acrobatics 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!

bleak View Member Profile	Nov 23 2009, 06:48 PM
Nov 23 2009, 06:48 PM	GMC:er Posts: 67 Joined: 27-November 08	QUOTE (Frederik @ Nov 23 2009, 05:29 PM) Time for legato exercises i guees Switch the weight lifting with something more fun like gymnastics, it also gives you a nice body + u'll impress with ur acrobatics haha im not really sure if gymnastics is my thing Yes lots of legato exercises indeed... and lots of theory! Still not cleared up tho.. hopefully the doctor will be able to sort me out tomorrow. cheers guys 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!

Frederik View Member Profile	Nov 23 2009, 06:56 PM
Nov 23 2009, 06:56 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 616 Joined: 30-January 09 From: Aalborg, Denmark	This routine should be enough to get everyone going (or burried) 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!

Santiago Diaz Ga... Santiago Diaz Garces View Member Profile	Nov 24 2009, 07:01 AM
Nov 24 2009, 07:01 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.769 Joined: 28-April 09 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina	Maybe you're not warming up and you pick up your guitar and instantly, play fast things or licks that demands effort. Always remember to warm up or play easier things before going to more difficult things. 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! -------------------- Check out my lessons! My Band: Thabu Myspace New Thabu Official Site!! My Websites: http://www.santiagodiazgarces.com.ar Myspace

bleak View Member Profile	Nov 24 2009, 03:42 PM
Nov 24 2009, 03:42 PM	GMC:er Posts: 67 Joined: 27-November 08	Well the doctor just said it was either a sprain or repetative strain injury and that the only thing was to strap it up to support the wrist, take regular ibuprofen to reduce inflamation and rest it.. and unfortunatley is slow recovering so I could be out for a further few weeks! oh well could be worse... 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!

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Nov 25 2009, 10:52 PM
Nov 25 2009, 10:52 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	QUOTE (bleak @ Nov 24 2009, 03:42 PM) Well the doctor just said it was either a sprain or repetative strain injury and that the only thing was to strap it up to support the wrist, take regular ibuprofen to reduce inflamation and rest it.. and unfortunatley is slow recovering so I could be out for a further few weeks! oh well could be worse... Sorry to hear that... You should rest it a bit, take the time to read theory or do some guitar learning without the actual need to play. In a week you should already know the results and you will most likely recover, just make sure that once get back to playing - start really slow with long warm-ups. 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!

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