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| Author | Topic: 4th finger cracking |
| Ashley |
posted 8/23/04 9:02 PM
Hey, My 4th finger has started to crack when I play it and push down on the keys to play it this year and I'm wondering why and how to get rid of the cracking. It really makes me nervous to play because I really don't like when it does that. So if you know why it does this and have a remedy to make it go away, please reply here or email me! Thanks so much!! |
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Richard (Moderator) |
posted 8/24/04 0:05 AM
Hi, I'm not a trained medic, so I would advise you to see a physiotherapist - hopefully one who is interested in musicians' or sports problems. On line you could try Dr Jamieson, who is a chiropractor. His website is www.musicianshealth.com and he has an "Ask the Doctor" section. He seems to give thoughtful replies. My amateur view is that cracking noises are often caused by tendons snapping across a bone from one position to another and are not normally harmful. This is what causes the clicking sounds reindeer make! Check the angle of your hand when you play. If it is tilted towards the little finger so that your fourth finger tends to play on its side, the extensor tendon may possibly be snapping across the knuckle. Try tilting your hand so that the back is more level and the finger plays vertically into the key. [This message has been edited on 08/24/2004] [This message has been edited on 08/24/2004] |
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