[Tomo]

hi guys,
ive been playing drums for about 2 years now and the other day my wrists started hurting really badly iam guessing its just a repeative strain injury or could it be something more. I practice for about 3-4 hours a day

cheers

[xxvenom13xx]

If I were you I would stretch my wrists before and after I played, which would help the muscles in the wrists bounce back quicker.

If they don't get better, it might be the way you are holding the drumstick. Bad technique is the leading cause of wrist injury and could lead you to taking a long break. When you play, make sure your fulcrum is able to balance evenly on your index finger, then wrap the other fingers around it.
There should NOT be a gap between your thumb and the rest of your hand. Use your wrists in movements instead of your arms(when hitting, not moving around the set).

If your technique is fine, soak your wrists in REALLY cold water or put them on an ice pack for fifteen minutes after you play (and after stretching them). If they don't get better, see a doc.

[Tomo]

ty man yeh its not my technique thats for sure. When i started i s[ent weeks just learning how to hold the sticks.

[dtxtremeiiispecial]

Tomo,
Until they're better, you need to cut down your practice time. And why do you need to practice so long every single day? Maybe cut that down.

Venom,
Mind if I put your name in for running the DSC medical clinic?

[xxvenom13xx]

Not at all. Ha

[Tainojim]

Soak them in Luke Warm water and Epsoms Salts every night before retiring .

Get some Tiger Balm and rub it in. Wrap them with a gauze overnight.

If it persists, see a doctor.

Not to cramp your style but have you tried the Moeller Method.

Here's a youtube sample:

YouTube - Jim Chapin on the moeller technique

Also Check out this website I posted last year or earlier this year, I think it would help.

DrumersHealth.com* -** Drumming Injuries

Remember that your health comes first.

[Tomo]

ok ty ill check it out

[skinslapper]

Hey guys not meaning to be a party pooper, but I'm gonna move this into drum talk for better finding. Cheers.

[Tainojim]

Originally Posted by skinslapper

Hey guys not meaning to be a party pooper, but I'm gonna move this into drum talk for better finding. Cheers.

A good Moderator is a good Moderator.

[Jessetortorella]

3-4 hours!!! Dang Chill with that, you'll get a whole lot of calices