Re: Pain in fretting hand
My heartfelt sympathies are with you. I had switched from classical violin to mandolin because I felt as though playing the violin was slowly wearing out my left hand and right shoulder. The mandolin plays very well when sitting and seemed much easier on the joints. And, I still choose to believe that is true. Still, I played mandolin for years, but a couple months ago, my fret hand, wrist and forearm started to hurt, quite a bit. I am an older fellow and decideed, because I am an older fellow, that I would just play through the pain. That worked until the pain won. I finally found a physician who was a hand specialist and am seeing him and a hand physical therapist. And, slowly, it is working. I just started playing again after a fairly long break and i quit as soon as any part of that arm gets tender. I do the recommended exercises every day and it is helping. All that to say, I recommend you see a trusty doctor early so that you don't goof yourself up.
I hope you find out what is causing the problem and adjust as necessary to get back to your regular playing. Playing is very important, but it is more fun when it isn't hurting.
Good luck!
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