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DaLefty
Sorry to hear that. I've been there and it's a nightmare, still can't play nearly as much as I used to, but ho hum, what can you do!
Tips would be ibuprofen gel, which works wonders (as does voltarol but that stuff is pretty hardcore), both of these help to bring down inflammation topically. Rest, and when you get back on it, take it easy, if you get pain, just stop for a bit, don't play through the pain.
Crucially though, posture is what its all about. If standing, strap up a bit higher, raise the neck at a steeper angle, and try to minimise any sharp angles with your joints.
Why not go the whole hog and use oxycontin, and oxynorm, you won't feel anything for twelve hours and if you do get a pain spike that's what the oxynorm is for. Ibuprofen? You might aswell recommend Tic Tacs or Smarties.
DaLefty
I trust your GP warned you about NSAIDS? If not, just make sure you take them with food!
Voltarol gel is basically Diclofenac at its heart, which is another NSAID. But as its topical, you don't have any of the stomach irr4itation issues.
Angle of the guitar looks to be something I need to look at for the future...
Hope it clears up soon.
Any aspirin based painkillers can cause stomach troubles. I know I can't take them at all.
Be careful not to put strain on the wrist, lifting, typing, etc.
Listen to what Dr Death told you, and stick to it.
Ringleader of the Cambridge cartel, pedal champ and king of the dirt boxes (down to 21)
One thing I now do religiously before playing is stretch my finger muscles and wrist. Since doing this it's really helped.
The good news is tendinitis passes, just stick to the month off.
When it flares up I just concentrate on my slide playing for a while.
Follow doctors advice, and let it heal. Then, build gradually and remember to warm up - slowly, and for a decent amount of time. Bloody horrible thing, but malmsteem recovered from it iirc, and dave mustaine is also a sufferer.