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    Playing with wrist strap

    Thanks so much guys.but when ive tried useing less force ive noticed that it does help my thumb but im worried it may mess my wrist up just bescause it feels like im using it at a different angle or im putting more pressure on my wrist.and i feel the crackel you where talking about but once i...
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    Playing with wrist strap

    So ive been having a problem with my thumb on my fretting hand hurting and i think it mightjust hsve to do with my whole arm because as you all know the body is connected. So would wearing my wrist strap i use for weight lifting be a good idea to neutralize the over use of muscles? I just to...
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    Thumb discomfort

    I thought the same thing.thanks so much il try to adjust it
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    Thumb discomfort

    Alrigh guys for a reference i made a video of me playing. Watch where i put my thumb and tell me if it seems unhealthy or a bad habbit.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VJsiofMhrf8
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    Thumb discomfort

    What i ment by the bottom is my thumb is lower behind the neck. Ive always played like this and it started feeling weird this week.but from what im hearing i guess i just need to work on my positioning do it feels natural
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    Thumb discomfort

    Thanks guys i really appreciate it! il try moving things around. I did think about going for a new guitar with a thinner neck so if it comes down to it il bite the bullet and get it
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    Thumb discomfort

    First off thank you so much its cool that not only did you answer fast but you gave me multiple ways to go about.so to be short I really appreciate your help. Anyways I use a viper with a thin c and a dbz with a thicker epi type neck .it feels about the same on both. Ive tried doing forarm...
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    Thumb discomfort

    Hi guys im going to make this short. Ive been playing for 5 years and practice daily for at least 45 mins a day. Ive noticed recently that my thumb is on my freting hand is starting to get uncomfortable when i play. Ive never had this happen before and im starting to get worried that it might...