I Got Injured 

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Janek. Injuries are no fun, but I am sure you will come back even stronger than ever.

I got a mean tendinitis on the pinky of my fretting hand during my 1st semester at music college. That was a huge bummer and took a long time to heal. Hope yours heals up quickly!

Thank you so much for this video. I had a real problem about 4 years ago with my left hand that caused a lot pain, plus tendinitis, in my pinky and ring finger. Stupid guitars. Anyway, it took 6 months before I could play again, another 2 years before really things felt up to strength. I changed my technique massively, and that has helped so much. Your video and your “healing exercises” are a fantastic insight, and I wish more players put out content like this. Thank you so much, again. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Respect 🙏🏻☀️ PS Happy new home. Just moved recently, too. So much work, but like you, the new studio is going to be amazing.

Acupuncture definitely will help! No jokes. All the best Man

Wishing you a speedy recovery as well. I'm not even a professional player and I dread an injury to my fingers so I can only imagine how it feels as a professional. Wish you the best and thanks for sharing.

I’ve worked with my hands for years on top of being a bassist. I’ve had many injuries to my hands and fingers from various minor things to a few more serious hinderances. I’m feeling the strain of being a blue collar worker more and more each year. Trying to take care as much as possible but then again, I’m not a professional musician so I guess I’m the only one that really suffers.

Damn, I hope you get better fast. I hurt my hand at work and lost most of my feeling in the right hand except my little finger. It took me years to get my hand back to normal feeling and being able to play bass at all. One person that motivated me to play again were you and I am incredibly thankfull for stumbling over your channel. So let me shout a massive THANK YOU JANEK. Love from Vienna

Time to switch to pick! ;-) Love what you do.

RSI/tendonitis. Take some naproxin... ice... and give it a few days off.

I have been playing Bass for 34 years and I love it. I also work in a machine shop. This puts me on edge everyday.

Speedy recovery my good chap. I had a big injury in 2002 6 hours os surgery. Both arms, well shattered left wrist and severed my ulna nerve. I have a few things to accompany it, dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD, so falls are part of the fun. Anyhow I had to hang up the upright but I am still playing loads. Medical science has moved on and you will be fine. ❤

I am not a doctor but a healthy diet for recovery proteins and fats , eggs on a regular basis daily with meals , collagen even some whey. I developed a grip issue with the mouse over a long term and it snowballed in pain. If i chill on the computer it goes away.

I think it's a lifting injury. I use kettlebells and getting the hand strength can take a while. Know yourself and strength the weak points.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. It’s always the things that we don’t think will injure us that do . Funny, that !

Really sorry to hear it! I recently found out I have Cubital Tunnel as well as some nerve damage near my neck/left shoulder (tbd how bad it is after an EMG study). Been having lots of pains in my chest, and my left arm went completely numb one night. It's really defeating, but I was just glad to learn it wasn't a heart problem. I ordered one of those double shoulder straps to try out and I'll see if it helps. I've been wearing a wrist strap while working at the computer.

Wishing you, our Janek, the best possible recovery.

Wishing you better. Cool exercises

Those warm-up excercises are pure gold! Thank you!

All our love and support Janek. Rest that hand and go to a especialist to check it out.

Get well soon Senpai

Houses don't care who they hurt

You're a fantastic player, I'm a professional guitar player and got diagnosed with focal dystonia it's not pretty. Hope you're doing fine and don't have any complications. Take care

Jan, I had an injury when I moved and trying to putt a flat pack cupboards together 4 years still not done, emailed your dad he didn't answer, he gave me the finger. wasn't able to do naff all. Lockdown didn't help either. I hope your finger on the right hand gets well soon, God Jesus Christ repair Janeks finger , he loves his Jazz, his audience loves his music. Amen Ok matey.

I developed arthritis in my right index finger several months ago. I don't feel any pain or discomfort when I'm playing my bass. But the moment I stop playing and start doing other things, that's when I feel it. Played fingerstyle exclusively, but I've started using a pick half the time when I'm playing to manage the discomfort after playing. My right index finger is slowly feeling better. If John Entwistle and Anthony Jackson can switch between fingerstyle and pick, so can I.

Wonder if that’s possibly a lawsuit for the box mfgs. Anyway, wish you a speedy recovery man.

You might not like it, but it can be a bass related injury, detonated by the moving. See a doctor. I'm a 55 y/o bass player, started at 12, and have been injured in many ways, most of them got well just by taking it easy with the practice sessions, hot and cold immersions, really simple stuff, but don't let it unattended. Hope you get well soon, take care.

I feel you I’m a 35 yr old construction worker and I play regularly w my band I play shows with swollen busted fingers more often than not Trying to juggle fatherhood with responsibilities with living my life to its fullest Takes patience dedication but most of all sacrifice Check out super secret band if you’d like

I had a similar experience with same finger. Golfers elbow was factor work place RSI was a factor and catching my finger on a funny angle over extension about 20 years ago were all causes . My treatment was an elbow guard to let the elbow recover, playing really lightly and plenty of rest. A good dietIt’s a continuous battle but I know how to manage it for now. Hopefully you recover with residual issues

Dang, hope you are getting back on track quickly. Reminds me that last time I moved I was really scared of hurting myself on those handles… I thought that maybe I was overreacting but hearing that you actually hurt yourself on them freaks me out a bit. Get well soon!

Been there a few times, from motorcycle accidents to Diy and woodworking making basses which I now gave up . It can take many many weeks to get the dexterity back, obviously the worst thing you can do is try to play through it , gauging the direction of the injury which tendon and how to best help ! I found a few weeks of actual rest is best from the injury . Then as you said exercises . But also doing exercises in warm water and in cold water really helped . The extra weight pressure helped during exercises. After 6 weeks was almost back to normal

wow, i'm so sorry to hear this. i also had a picking finger injury a year or so ago, from playing bass. i was playing in a bar and couldn't hear myself well and was overplaying. so stupid. since then, i have tried to turn up my amp or use in-ears when possible and pluck with a light touch. huge. also, i started doing these stretches, which are fantastic: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TSrfB7JIzxY.html I also found that i have a personal trigger. I have to limit how much a do touch typing on a keyboard. it really makes my plucking finger flare up! I actually stopped using computer as much and often use a hint and peck method now when typing and only use my middle (very healthy) fingers. warm ups and stretching have helped me a lot. Thank you for your helpful video. plus, i hate to say it, but it applies to me too. you're getting old, lol!

Get better soon buddy ! I’m in the marble granite n stone buis. Always have a finger or two that gets trashed before a gig . Glad I practice using all fingers on right hand thanks to the old Alex sclarevski video years ago 🤙🏾👍🏾

I feel for you - I split my right thumb wide open at the joint. It formed a scar which caused a lot of pain when trying to slap. My band mates might have been happy for that, but certainly I wasn't!.

thank you for this video! I'm currently recovering from a wrist injury and will definitely use these excercises. it's scary to be injured in the hands

Hope you have a quick and smooth recovery. The Chicago show was amazing!

I think I wanna get one of your books. I know a decent amount of theory but I wanna work more on harmony, reading, and/or technique. What would you recommend?

Did you try alternating cold and heat? Place your finger in iced water until well chilled then under very hot water as long as you can. Repeat several times to encourage good blood flow to the injured area. Best wishes for a swift and complete recovery!

Eu lembro do JK passar este exercício de piano a uns 6 anos atrás acho. Eu prático desde aquele momento.

Janek, off topic, where i can buy 'Night Watch' CD?

I hope very soon You can follow!! BEST wishes!

Consider seeking care from a chiropractor to adjust your finger back into alignment. Congratulations on the new house✌👍

Feel better soon! Also please tell Chelsea that the Fender Play community hopes she’s doing fine and wishes her well. Good to see the little one is growing up. :)

Oh, this is sad to hear. Get well soon! All the best! Great exercises, thank you for sharing!

Praying for a smooth recovery! Love the dexterity exercises, I am not so great at them but I am dedicated to getting better!

Thank you for being willing to share about your injury! I have tendonitis in both forearms and in my left triceps tendon and dealing with those injuries is quite stressful and requires a great deal of energy and intention.

Get well soon, man.

One finger one thumb, keep moving..........❤

Lots of water accelerates the recovery. Take care! :)

Similar injury happened to me from lifting heavy boxes, I stopped using my index fingers to lift because it pulled on the finger awkwardly, so I lift using three fingers -middle, ring, pinky, = less awkward pull on the index fingers. Get well and good luck!

Get well soon!

Man…. Be careful. If I told you my history with injury I guarantee you would literally weep.

Oh man, this is wild- I have an injury on my middle finger, left hand. Also a first in my bass career. Got it from rock climbing after an intense weekend of upright bass gigs... I've had to cancel a few gigs this month to give myself time to heal. It sucks. But I'm grateful for tai chi, been practicing since 2009, and it has helped me avoid injuries (especially with upright bass).

Hope you heal quickly Janek!

God bless you bro, speedy recovery! 🤍

Please, please please a doctor! Like you said, you are not an expert. You are playing with your livelyhood. Please take the time to rest it and follow the REHAB professional's instructions to the letter. All the best to you and get well soon.

Janek, Hi! I know - no one believes in Jesus, but I do more than 40 years and if I have problems with bones, mind, head, heart - I know - all I want to do is just put my hand on the "problematic region" and I command in Jesus name - and it works! I do it for my friends who are in the hospital/ emergency, for my wife/ son for everyone (and for my enemies too) and they are live and happy! Amen. Do the same - take your wife's/ children`s hands and command in Jesus name and "you will see this "nonsense""will make miracles to you! :) Be Happy!