[Johnny Nobody]

I tried to reply to the "pain when I play" thread, but the post link is messed up!

Don't grip the sticks too tight. Also watch how you sleep. If you lay on your side or shoulder it can cause poor circulation. Or if you crank your neck on a pillow it can pinch the nerve all night and make your fingers go numb easily. Posture is important even when you sleep.

[slingerland]

To Numb Fingers GO TO THE DOCTOR I had a very similar problem and now I'm fine DON'T PUT THIS OFF IT'S VERY IMPORTANT IT CAN BE MORE THAN A PINCHED NERVE MY problem was more than a pinched nerve and I'm fine now SEE A DOCTOR