Knuckle pain?

FatDogg · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 2:31 pm Post subject: Knuckle pain?

I noticed as of late the second knuckle on my index finger has been feeling sore, worse on my left hand, my set is set up left handed. its not blisters or anything, it just feels like the bones are yelling at me. I'm not sure if I'm doing anything wrong or what, any ideas would be appreciated.
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Doomed to Drum · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 2:39 pm Post subject:

hmm, only thing i can think of that makes knuckles hurt while playing is either cracking them on a cymbal or gripping sticks too tightly.

Mutetalkinghead · Pit Bull Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 351

yeah loosen up... your technique probibly needs some work if your fingers are hurting.

d0ublestr0ker0ll · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 8:07 pm Post subject:

My fingers sometimes hurt if I don't practice for a while then go at it for a good hour or two. Blisters more often, but those middle knuckles can get sore too.

Saurencaerthai · King Kong Joined: 24 Sep 2002 Posts: 2609

Sounds like a classic case of too much shock being transferred to your hand. Loosen up, watch the Dom Famularo vids at www.vicfirth.com and perhaps let up for a day or two to let them heal.

d0ublestr0ker0ll · Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 8:09 pm Post subject:

Yeah, usually I can feel the vibration go in to my fingers if I hold the stick too far down on the butt...keep that bouncy feel by having your hand grip a good 5 inches from the butt.

bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Kansas

d0ublestr0ker0ll · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:09 am Post subject:

Ugh, Bytor, you made me have to go measure where my index and thumb were gripping...it's about 2 1/2, 3 inches at best guess. Ok so I was quite a bit off...but the feeling is what counts, not how many inches. There's that sweet spot where there's no shock, that's what you're looking for.

Drummin_Dan · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:47 am Post subject:

shock transfer also depends on stick size as well as composition. If you're using Ahead sticks, then the metal will have a substancially larger amount of shock as a result. Yeah, I'd work on technique though if it's that much a problem. Getting into bounce technique eliminates alot of the strain that causes drum related injuries. Also, warm up exercises help ALOT. Especially stretching your tendons in your forearms and fingers loosens your hands up. Doing finger exercises gets the blood flowing and makes you sound better too. The ones I do are probably pretty common, there are variations, and feel free to add a weblink for some too.

drummerb0y25 · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 2:10 pm Post subject:

there should be no blisters or sore knuckles, honestly with proper technique and exercises, stretching and everything, theres no reason for it*

*unless of course you have some predisposition to athritis, joint pain, etc etc. :P
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d0ublestr0ker0ll · Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 2:37 pm Post subject:

I've had all my fingers dislocated from grabbing on to jerseys in football. All the fingers, thumbs have always stayed intact. It was all of the middle knuckles too Confused

. Since they were dislocated, I've been able to crack them by wiggling them slighty side to side. It feels good, and they don't have any pain in them unless I don't practice for a few days then bust loose on a set. Just a little sore sometimes, I think it's cuz I lose grip on the stick when I haven't been practicing for a while. Hand will slide down to where my fingers will be absorbing the shock. Oh well.

FatDogg · Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:42 pm Post subject:

ok, I took a break for a day, then did a proper wamrup, made sure I was holding the sticks right and not losing my grip when I hit my cymbals, stopped using my vic firth Rocks and picked up my easton ahead 7a's and the pain didnt come back, still a little stiff though. so... somebody might have been right here... Laughing

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TaYl0r · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:32 am Post subject:

May I suggest thse Anti-Vibe sticks by Zildjian? They have something in the end so the vibration is greatly reduced, allowing you to play with your hands basically wherever it pleases you on the stick.

FatDogg · Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2004 10:20 am Post subject:

I dunno man, I enjoy the cheapness of Aheads. 2 bucks a pop for replacements, you know...
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