FFR gave me carpal tunnel

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  • #1
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    TK_demon
    • Aug 2006
    • 57

    FFR gave me carpal tunnel

    No lie. My wrists have been hurting since last week, in off and on jolts of pain. Do I have carpal Tunnel, and if so how can i get rid of it.
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  • #2
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    TC_Halogen
    • Feb 2008
    • 19510

    Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

    If you play upper level songs on a constant level, it's natural to feel some searing pain every once in a while. Just take a break, and it should be fine. However, if it doesn't go away, you may be looking at something more serious at your hands. Not sure what to recommend, but if the pain persists, you might actually have it.

    I've felt this feeling before, so I stopped for about 5 days. It helped a lot.

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    • #3
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      Breakdown16
      • Sep 2007
      • 1938

      Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

      Stay away from difficult songs. If you must play FFR, try to play lower level songs. Also, if you're playing one-handed, you might want to switch to spread (a style that requires two hands). It greatly reduces pain.


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      • #4
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        Go_Oilers_Go
        • Sep 2004
        • 1436

        Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

        It also may depend on the setup you got going. For instance, I can't play FFR for extended periods of time because the edge of the desk digs into my wrists because my computer desk sucks. My point is that maybe you should try giving your wrists something to rest on or perhaps adjust your positioning somewhat.

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        • #5
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          EAGAMES
          • Dec 2006
          • 4931

          Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

          Bend your fingers backwards and kind of like massage your hand/fingers all the time. You can also punch the sidewalk really hard. That always helps.
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          • #6
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            Go_Oilers_Go
            • Sep 2004
            • 1436

            Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

            Originally posted by EAGAMES
            Bend your fingers backwards and kind of like massage your hand/fingers all the time. You can also punch the sidewalk really hard. That always helps.
            A kid on my hockey team broke his hand doing that... except it wasn't a sidewalk, it was hockey boards. >_<

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            • #7
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              dean_machine
              • Oct 2006
              • 1267

              Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

              From the way you described it, you might. I have a slight carpal tunnel problem myself and need to wear a wrist brace in order for my wrist to feel comfortable.

              edit: what I have isn't really carpal tunnel, but it sure can lead to it if I'm not careful. It's some type of repetitive strain injury.
              Last edited by dean_machine; 05-21-2008, 11:24 PM.

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              • #8
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                Xx{Midday}xX
                • Sep 2007
                • 3518

                Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

                Just play and play and play. That's what I did, and my right middle finger came back. Basically, conditioning made my nerves not signal the pain to my brain anymore. =)

                Uh... don't take that seriously, but I never stopped playing. Regardless of the pain in my hands.

                EDIT: What jimerax said. =)
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                • #9
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                  jimerax
                  • Nov 2003
                  • 8185

                  Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

                  uh go to the hospital, how can we know.

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                  • #10
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                    dean_machine
                    • Oct 2006
                    • 1267

                    Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

                    Even if you do, or don't, consider getting a wrist brace.

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                    • #11
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                      travman301
                      • Mar 2004
                      • 2641

                      Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

                      I was getting shooting pains in my left wrist like a week after i switched to spread.

                      It went away though.

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                      • #12
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                        trumaestro
                        • Jun 2006
                        • 1332

                        Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

                        It probably isn't carpal tunnel syndrome rather than repetitive strain injury.
                        Either way, stop playing FFR for a week or so and have a doctor look at it if you're concerned about it.

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                        • #13
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                          y0ttabyte
                          • May 2007
                          • 417

                          Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

                          I've had a sore middle finger for about a month. I know I should stop playing, but I can't resist
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                          • #14
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                            Izzy
                            • Jan 2003
                            • 9195

                            Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

                            You should sue.

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                            • #15
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                              DayMan951
                              • Dec 2007
                              • 2255

                              Re: FFR gave me carpal tunnel

                              It's probably just RSI.

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