fixing wrist tension while playing

[Karina G]

Hey friends, I am re-learning after several years break! A big issue is wrist tension/aches in my right hand (I play left-handed).
I try my best to not over-bend my wrist, and think I’m gripping too much (causing tension)
When I shift my focus to that problem to adjust, I play wrong notes because I am no longer thinking about the next note. It’s driving me nuts!
Any suggestions/tips? or is it just a matter of slowing down and really focusing on that problem?
Thanks!
(I’d pay for a few actual lessons, for technique and stuff, but university is expensive!)

 

[John Tierney]

What I do is do praying hands start with your thumbs pointed mid way to your sternum and while moving slowly bring your hands down so your thumbs are pointed to your belly button . Another good thing is move your hand in a circular motion while moving your fingers to your palm very slowly one finger at a time.
Hope this helps

 

[Josh Wright]

Turn your hand palm up, pull your fingers downward to where you feel a pull. Then do the same with the back of your hand facing up. It should help stretch out your muscles.

 

[Karina G]

thanks for the tips guys! I’ll definitely try them out

 

[Robert Freeborn]

It’s very important to stretch properly to avoid injury, just as with any other physical exercise. One thing I was taught when I did formal training was to warm up for about 5 minutes, then stretch for about 10 minutes. I like to stretch my wrist every which way, and also stretch each finger. Hope this helps!

 

[Jen Hapke]

Ed had posted this video a long while ago and I really like it. I think it works great.