Hand stretches

[Mark Wein]

I did this short video on some stretches for your hands and forearms...this is some of the stuff I do daily to keep my hands in good shape:

http://markweinguitarlessons.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=84&Itemid=41

I wrote an article about a year ago about overuse injuries that cover some of the same territory but I also talk about my "wax bath"...

http://markweinguitarlessons.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=41

[Dalron]

Thanks for all that info, Mark.

As I'm my late 50s with arthritis in many joints I don't want to cause or exacerbate problems in this area.

I have read on other forums from folks with arthritis that learning to play the guitar has helped them. I hope this is true and works for me.

Last but not least, that wax bath is available in Australia. Hopefully I won't need it!

[Mark Wein]

Thanks for all that info, Mark.

As I'm my late 50s with arthritis in many joints I don't want to cause or exacerbate problems in this area.

I have read on other forums from folks with arthritis that learning to play the guitar has helped them. I hope this is true and works for me.

Last but not least, that wax bath is available in Australia. Hopefully I won't need it!


I really suggest getting the wax bath...you will be amazed at what it will do for your hands. I thought I was going to have to quit playing guitar 4 years ago before i started using it...