Perhaps I am allowed a grump too, I didn't get to sleep until 3. I came down about 1.30 and read my book for over an hour, thank goodness it's a good one!
t-p I have arthritis in the little finger of my left hand, not a good place for a violinist. It is bent, not too much ( yet!)
I went to the doc, and I have mentioned it a few times over the years ( about 10) and when i ask what I should do I am told, 'Stop playing', 'Play more'.... they don't know or care. So I made my own mind up about it and decided to play even more , I also decided that when my finger finally packs up I will join a choir !
I have also resumed my playing of the classical guitar ... very elementary... but fingers need to be strong.
There is no use whatsover in worrying or moaning about a situation that won't really alter.
I have found that a magnetic bracelet , or ankle chain as I now wear , also helps. I am slightly laughed at for this I think but it does stop the pain and the finger has not bent more since I wore one.
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