Ladder Logic 🇨🇦Well I’m slowly coming to the realization that my days of playing the #guitar are quite possibly coming to an end. The arthritis in my left index finger is so painful now I can barely function at all, and of course it’s the primary chording finger. I’m considering taking my cheaper Squire Strat and reversing the strings to attempt retraining myself to play left handed. It would mean reversing the nut and redoing the intonation. Any thoughts or tips #gearsquad ?
Eric 🇨🇦@GuitarSith Sorry to hear that Alan. Hope that lefty Squier trial works out. I guess you’ve tried all the over the counter stuff like voltaren cream, ibuprofen etc.? One random thought, have you ever messed around with keyboards? I can relate as I’ve got wicked tendonitis.
@strayhorse
The finger actually has a couple pretty major bumps in the joints that take the flexibility right out of them. I’ve been trying several things but pretty much reached the end of the line. A couple things have been suggested that I haven’t tried, so I’ll see if they help. I’m also going to rent a leftie from Long & McQuade to see if I can actually make the switch.
The finger actually has a couple pretty major bumps in the joints that take the flexibility right out of them. I’ve been trying several things but pretty much reached the end of the line. A couple things have been suggested that I haven’t tried, so I’ll see if they help. I’m also going to rent a leftie from Long & McQuade to see if I can actually make the switch.
John Griffith 🎸@GuitarSith long shot, but this sounds familiar: have you ruled out Dupuytren's contracture? Not all gps know about it. If you have anglo-saxon-ish ancestry like me, it's a pretty common genetic condition.
I had a bump on my little finger that my gp couldn't identify. After much fruitless imaging etc, she referred me to a hand specialist who diagnosed it in literally 30 seconds. One very unpleasant surgery and recovery later, I have my mobility back. There are other treatment options too.
@johngriffith
I’ll check in on it. The Turmeric Curcurmin that another player recommended has made a difference.
I’ll check in on it. The Turmeric Curcurmin that another player recommended has made a difference.