I cracked my wrist.....advice?

Chriscec · #1 02-13-2004, 01:49 PM

2 days ago I was snowboarding and cracked my left wrist.

I probably cant play guitar for like 3 weeks and already its drvin me nuts! Any advice on how to deal with this from someone who has had a similar injury?

caprile · #2 02-13-2004, 01:58 PM

Without any medical knowledge, I'd think 3 weeks for a cracked wrist is a VERY optimistic lapse. My advice would be to follow your doctor's indications in the strictest way. (I would also advice to post in the right area

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darren wilson · #3 02-13-2004, 02:02 PM

My advice would be to wear wrist guards next time.

Kev Brigden · #4 02-13-2004, 02:24 PM

mine would be to do it with the other hand next time!

OH! you did it snow boarding you say???

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frethack · #5 02-13-2004, 02:59 PM

Looks like its time to work on your legato phrasing!

Fry · #6 02-13-2004, 03:10 PM

You can still study theory, which is sometimes fun. And, you can get really good at picking.

frethack · #7 02-14-2004, 10:34 AM

Whoops....he said LEFT wrist....errr....theory and picking, you'll have James Hetfields right hand by the time your left is healed.

the.godfather · #8 02-14-2004, 11:26 AM

Yeah, just be patient and try not to get too frustrated. Its easier said than done I know. But hopefully with a bit of luck it will get better sooner than ya think! Next time though, be more careful when snowboarding!
Gary - The.Godfather

sniperfrommars1 · #9 02-14-2004, 11:47 AM

I would work on developing my right hand technique something i never really want to do. Im still horrible at tapping with anything but my index and middle finger.

Mr Andy Martin · #10 02-16-2004, 12:35 AM

Check this out my friend. Years ago, when I was woodshedding 12 hours a day, I hurt my hand. The doctor told me I couldn;t play guitar for 2 months. I cried and lost my mind. Then I did some thinking........

I play slide guitar for 12 hours a day and I also learned how to play lefty guitar! Talk about a challenge, but I seeked, I learned and I conquered.

Good luck my friend and take care of you hands, you only get two in this world!

YBFAM

A
www.andymartinmusic.com

Chriscec · #11 02-18-2004, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the advice guys. I can tell its gettin better after 1 week, now I can atleast move my fingers and use my left hand

I feel like ill be playin again real soon, in the mean time Ive been listening and thinking a whole lot, and Ive got a bunch of cool song ideas floatin around in my head. If I look on the bright side, maybe this whole thing will get me out of the playing rut I was in, and give me a burst of creativity

Anyway, thanks a lot or the support.