Murph Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 God Bless ya buddy. I broke my left radius about 4 years ago in a fall, and also damaged the left wrist. Got some stainless and some screws installed. But.... I had a drummer that had broke his as a kid and had no supination. He can't hold his hand out to get change at the store, the money will fall out. I was still in the cast when he was explaining supination because it was one reason he was a drummer and I freaked. Started studying pronation and supination. My rehab theropist was NOT a positive person. Let me make this very clear. "GUITAR PLAYERS NEED SUPINATION" ALL THEY CAN GET. With months of rehab, I got mine back, but be very aware of this. I was in my mid 40's and the full cast locked up my elbow, and it seemed like FOREVER getting strength, calluses, ect. back. I wish you the very best my friend. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I can second that - busted my left arm as a kid (badly and in three places, but UK doctors did a superb job and I had no problems). However - when I smashed it driving over a cliff in the Middle-East, the local Jordanian medics took four attempts before they got it set (their words.....) 'right' - which was really badly out of line. Unfortunately the combination of amateur medics and previous damage severely restricted what I now know to be 'supination'. I can't tip a peanut into my mouth or take cash in that hand without a load of twisting of shoulder and arm. A-minor down by the nut is a toughy too, where it used to be a breeze. When the cast first came off (I got a mate to saw it off because after six weeks I HAD to play something other than slide guitar) I couldn't finger ANY chords, and it took months of really painful playing to get most of it back. So, hg - there are loads of us out here feeling for you. Persevere, don't give up - frustration at your own inability will be an enemy, just be patient and keep pushing gently. You'll be right again real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thanks men. I'm runnin scared right now. But I'll sure heed your advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermionik Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 You have nothing to fear but fear itself. Think 'I can get there' and be strong in spirit - we are all rooting for you. Time and patience, friend, time and patience..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 HG. Fretting hand, or picking hand? I don't know of you're a righty or a lefty? "Rootin' here" Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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