So...guys...n gals.
I was enjoy my morning cup of air, and realized me hands are really sore.
I do all my normal stretches and warm up exercises. everyday. I haven't increased anything lately but I woke up this morning and my hands...just ached.
I made it through my practice, and my lessons. I'm just still sore...
Any imput?








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I don't want to freak you out but it is probably due to some swelling of your tendons. A lot drummers have that problem because our hands are so much part of what we do. Did you sleep on them wrong, like keeping them in a fist while you slept? Or did you do a lot of typing before bed? This may sound weird, but are you exceptionaly thirsty in the morning, dehydration can cause muscle ache. I don't mean to get too personal but hand pain can come for a whole range of causes. Since you never experienced it before I wouldn't think it was anything serious like tendonitus just yet. If the pain continues of course have it checked out by your doctor.

my left foot hurts extremely bad. i think its from having 2-3 practices everyday. im wearing myself out.








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Airborne Ranger wrote:

I don't want to freak you out but it is probably due to some swelling of your tendons. A lot drummers have that problem because our hands are so much part of what we do. Did you sleep on them wrong, like keeping them in a fist while you slept? Or did you do a lot of typing before bed? This may sound weird, but are you exceptionaly thirsty in the morning, dehydration can cause muscle ache. I don't mean to get too personal but hand pain can come for a whole range of causes. Since you never experienced it before I wouldn't think it was anything serious like tendonitus just yet. If the pain continues of course have it checked out by your doctor.

Definitely, definitely drink as much water as you can!! The human body can take a lot of punishment, but it also notices every little thing that could be wrong with it. Like Airborne Ranger said, if the pain continues, you should most likely see a doctor.

And iatemygoat I used to have the problem when I played in 3 different bands, and I don't have it anymore(seeing as I'm just with the one band now). Just try to drink a lot of water, and get as much rest as you can.

Definitely be aware of how your hands and arms are when you sleep.... if that's possible to do
I get those aches and pains when I HAVEN'T played in a few days








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Welcome to the wonderful world of building muscles. My first bit of advice would be to take a break from drumming for a couple days and chill because rest is very, VERY important to the way your muscles adapt to different uses, especially drumming because of the sporadic movements and whatnot in the fingers&wrists and trying to keep grip and such.

My second is to analyze your technique and see if that is causing any discomfort while playing.

Third would be to keep your hands dry because when you sweat you start to lose grip and it causes you to press your fingers into the stick to hold tight and it can cause discomforts in your hands.

Hope this helps.








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Howepirate wrote:

Welcome to the wonderful world of building muscles. My first bit of advice would be to take a break from drumming for a couple days and chill because rest is very, VERY important to the way your muscles adapt to different uses, especially drumming because of the sporadic movements and whatnot in the fingers&wrists and trying to keep grip and such.

My second is to analyze your technique and see if that is causing any discomfort while playing.

Third would be to keep your hands dry because when you sweat you start to lose grip and it causes you to press your fingers into the stick to hold tight and it can cause discomforts in your hands.

Hope this helps.

Music majors don't have the luxury of taking a few days off.








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SGarrett wrote:

Howepirate wrote:

Welcome to the wonderful world of building muscles. My first bit of advice would be to take a break from drumming for a couple days and chill because rest is very, VERY important to the way your muscles adapt to different uses, especially drumming because of the sporadic movements and whatnot in the fingers&wrists and trying to keep grip and such.

My second is to analyze your technique and see if that is causing any discomfort while playing.

Third would be to keep your hands dry because when you sweat you start to lose grip and it causes you to press your fingers into the stick to hold tight and it can cause discomforts in your hands.

Hope this helps.

Music majors don't have the luxury of taking a few days off.

Good technique is a handy instrument!








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"I never said that gear makes the player...I just wanted to exploit the other side of the argument."

I use hand vices to help strengthen my grip. Helps alot. I also agree with using proper technique and not gripping too hard. You might also try switching up your grip from time to time from matched to traditional. Takes some practice but it will come along. Peace on ya!








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Howepirate wrote:

SGarrett wrote:

Howepirate wrote:

Welcome to the wonderful world of building muscles. My first bit of advice would be to take a break from drumming for a couple days and chill because rest is very, VERY important to the way your muscles adapt to different uses, especially drumming because of the sporadic movements and whatnot in the fingers&wrists and trying to keep grip and such.

My second is to analyze your technique and see if that is causing any discomfort while playing.

Third would be to keep your hands dry because when you sweat you start to lose grip and it causes you to press your fingers into the stick to hold tight and it can cause discomforts in your hands.

Hope this helps.

Music majors don't have the luxury of taking a few days off.

Good technique is a handy instrument!

Music Major.








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Dr. Rodney McKay wrote:

Well, I only know one thing and that is that flying darkness that eats energy can only be very, very bad.

http://www.MySpace.com/PageFive

Howepirate wrote:

Welcome to the wonderful world of building muscles. My first bit of advice would be to take a break from drumming for a couple days and chill because rest is very, VERY important to the way your muscles adapt to different uses, especially drumming because of the sporadic movements and whatnot in the fingers&wrists and trying to keep grip and such.

My second is to analyze your technique and see if that is causing any discomfort while playing.

Third would be to keep your hands dry because when you sweat you start to lose grip and it causes you to press your fingers into the stick to hold tight and it can cause discomforts in your hands.

Hope this helps.

I have been playing for 14 years. my technique is very very good, and I have a private teacher that corrects any hand problems i may run into. I really don't think its inexperience or bad technique, or even building muscles. I drum ALOT everyday, I have to practice atleast 30 hours a week being a music major. However, I always sleep with my hands in fists. Always have... so it may just be catching up with me.








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SGarrett wrote:

Howepirate wrote:

Welcome to the wonderful world of building muscles. My first bit of advice would be to take a break from drumming for a couple days and chill because rest is very, VERY important to the way your muscles adapt to different uses, especially drumming because of the sporadic movements and whatnot in the fingers&wrists and trying to keep grip and such.

My second is to analyze your technique and see if that is causing any discomfort while playing.

Third would be to keep your hands dry because when you sweat you start to lose grip and it causes you to press your fingers into the stick to hold tight and it can cause discomforts in your hands.

Hope this helps.

Music majors don't have the luxury of taking a few days off.

Thanks!








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You didn't steal my riff, it was free.

Airborne Ranger wrote:

I don't want to freak you out but it is probably due to some swelling of your tendons. A lot drummers have that problem because our hands are so much part of what we do. Did you sleep on them wrong, like keeping them in a fist while you slept? Or did you do a lot of typing before bed? This may sound weird, but are you exceptionaly thirsty in the morning, dehydration can cause muscle ache. I don't mean to get too personal but hand pain can come for a whole range of causes. Since you never experienced it before I wouldn't think it was anything serious like tendonitus just yet. If the pain continues of course have it checked out by your doctor.

I tend to sleep with my hands in fists, and I had a teacher once who warned me about that. its just habit. I do a lot of stretching, arm stuff fingers...
I also crack my knuckles...ALOT and i always have but do you think it would start to affect me now?
I drink tons of water during the day,but i do live in the desert and we get 110 days so that may be the issue. I can really...drum for hours without stopping and be okay the next day I was actrually thinking about taking it up a notch or two. But this whole sore hands thing has really thron me off from that notion.








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FiestyRedDrummEr wrote:

Howepirate wrote:

Welcome to the wonderful world of building muscles. My first bit of advice would be to take a break from drumming for a couple days and chill because rest is very, VERY important to the way your muscles adapt to different uses, especially drumming because of the sporadic movements and whatnot in the fingers&wrists and trying to keep grip and such.

My second is to analyze your technique and see if that is causing any discomfort while playing.

Third would be to keep your hands dry because when you sweat you start to lose grip and it causes you to press your fingers into the stick to hold tight and it can cause discomforts in your hands.

Hope this helps.

I have been playing for 14 years. my technique is very very good, and I have a private teacher that corrects any hand problems i may run into. I really don't think its inexperience or bad technique, or even building muscles. I drum ALOT everyday, I have to practice atleast 30 hours a week being a music major. However, I always sleep with my hands in fists. Always have... so it may just be catching up with me.

Lucky you..If I was to practice 30 hrs a week I would be so sick I think everyone would be jelous...I have so much in my head that smokes and as I cought up on that I would create even more as I go..I would scare myself..haha..mannn..go get em U !! Oh yeh..no reason to continue an injury, but there are ways to heal them by certain exercises..TT a doc if you can !!








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I also crack my knuckles...ALOT and i always have but do you think it would start to affect me now?

I don't think that knuckle cracking is the source of your pain. That cracking sound is the release of air in your joint, nothing is actually "cracking". The only problem is if you are bending or pulling your fingers into weird positions to "crack" your knuckles. It's more likely a muscle/tendon issue. If it continues to hurt, certainly don't increase your practice routine before seeing your doctor. The pain is your body telling you something is wrong, from anything from overexertion or simply sleeping on it wrong. Try to keep your hands open when you sleep, that constant tension caused by making a fist will cause muscle strain. Hope this helps.