Forearm pain

[Scall5]

Anyone ever have pain at the top of their forearm where the muscle connects
to the elbow? It's on my hi-hat hand and I wonder what can be done to fix
it. The pain started when I was experimenting with different grips to
improve my speed. So I'm back to my original grip.

Will start icing it today.

Thanks in advance.
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Scall5

[gpsman]

On Jul 8, 12:34 pm, "Scall5" <nos...@home.net> wrote:
> Anyone ever have pain at the top of their forearm where the muscle connects
> to the elbow?

Probably everyone.

> It's on my hi-hat hand and I wonder what can be done to fix
> it.

Use the other hand, it's good practice.

> The pain started when I was experimenting with different grips to
> improve my speed.  So I'm back to my original grip.

Sounds like problem solved.

> Will start icing it today.

Ice and rest sound likely to offer relief.
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- gpsman

[Scall5]

"gpsman" <gps...@driversmail.com> wrote in message
news:181af616-81f0-469f...@a8g2000vbk.googlegroups.com...

I play on a right handed kit and actually do use my other (right) hand
occasionally since I'm left handled. It's a great way to give my right arm
some rest on fast songs.
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Scall5

[pete]

Likely tendonitis. Depending on your age, you may need to ease into a
grip change rather than force it. As gps says, ice it, rest it, stretch
before you play etc.

pp

[Scall5]

"pete" wrote in message news:2013013005...@news.giganews.com...

I did force myself into the grip change and focused on playing as fast as
possible. Thus the problem. Since the pain I have gone back to my original
method of playing and have felt better. As far as increasing my speed,
hopefully it will naturally happen over time.

Thanks for the input!
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Scall5