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Author: SportsC333
Date: 1999-10-04 17:44
I recently hurt my thumb. whenever I start to play I get pains in my thumb. What should I do?:(
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 1999-10-04 17:56
See a doctor before you play anymore. Pain is the body's way of telling you something's wrong, and you don't want the risk of permanent damage by ignoring the signals.
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Author: paul
Date: 1999-10-05 17:16
Gotta agree with Mark. See the doc first.
Don't be surprised if you need a neckstrap for the clarinet. This takes a bunch of the stress off your thumb. There is no shame in using a neckstrap for a clarinet. I don't see why folks don't use them more on clarinets. It makes sense and it makes life much easier. See if your horn can be fitted with a clip-on neckstrap. Many of the newer student and intermediate grade horns come with clip loops and heavier grade metal supports, just for neckstraps. Check this option out when you have a chance. But first, see the doctor about the pain problem to make sure you aren't doing real damage to your thumb or your hand.
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Author: Jodi
Date: 1999-10-07 01:24
I recently hurt my right ring finger... I don't even know what I did to it, but I went to the Dr. and he said to wrap it and soak it in hot water... that didn't work and I now have a date to see the physical therapist on Friday because it is tendonitis in the joint. It feels fine when I don't play, but when I do it aggravates it. I don't think my clarient teacher is going to take so kindly to me cutting down on practice time, but I was told that I either could cut back now, or not play at all when I keep agravating it.
Don't play for a while. You may be out for a week right now, but if you don't take the time off now, you could be out longer because you damage it more.
Good luck and wish me the same!!!
Jo
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Author: Don Poulsen
Date: 1999-10-08 15:08
Assuming we are talking about your right thumb, take Mark's and Paul's advice. In addition to the neckstrap, get a thumbsaver. It is simply a cushion that fits around the thumbrest and can be found at your local music store.
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Author: Cathy
Date: 1999-10-10 03:11
A couple of weeks ago I went overboard on the practicing and strained the muscle between between my thumb and forefinger. I put ice on it and took ibproufen for a few days and it really seemed to help.
Lots of Luck,
Cathy
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