How To Fix Guitar Wrist Pain (INSTANTLY!)

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I'm going to show you how a commonly taught way of playing guitar is causing you to have wrist pain, and how to fix it instantly. This way you will have a much easier, more relaxed, pain free technique for playing the guitar.
(I am not a medical professional. This video is for entertainment purposes only.)
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@sarahbee328 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am an occupational therapist who treats hand and arm pain, and you are teaching perfectly by the ergonomic principles and joint protection strategies I introduce to my patients, nice work!

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear!!! I would actually be very interested to learn more from someone who actually knows what they’re talking about on safe technique for playing different instruments and preventing injury, definitely an underdiscussed topic IMO

@sarahbee328 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jamsville Sure! Once I feel more knowledgeable about the topic I’ll try to speak on it more. :)

@chesterburnett3466 8 ай бұрын

I can speak as an "expert"on this, because when I was starting out, I played exactly the way he said NOT to. I played thru wrist pain (DON'T!), and wound up having to have corrective surgery. I only wish my 1st teacher noticed that, and corrected me. To this day, I still have some moments of pain. Good luck.

@firstlastqaz 7 ай бұрын

@chesterburnett3466 I actually played the way he suggested for years, and then started guitar lessons recently to move to a more advanced level. My guitar teacher immediately corrected me from my thumb going off at an angle, and now I'm getting pain at the base of my thumb. So now I need to either tell him I'm going to do it the old way or get a new teacher.

@c0newasstolen68 Жыл бұрын

2 years later and this guy still saving new players life’s! This made playing so much easier but as a kid I have small hands so curling my fingers without touching the wrong string is still a bit hard.

@ggdeku 3 жыл бұрын

I just started learning and this video solved my biggest problem. My wrist hurt so bad trying to learn chords, but this slight change in thumb position straightend my wrist while playing. Thanks!

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm so glad that you got that issue resolved. I will say that I'm jealous of you because it took me WAY too long to learn this, it would have been so much better if I learned it when I started like you did!

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of music are you learning to play?

@ggdeku 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jamsville I'm a super beginner right now. I started learning the A and D chords. I'm hoping to learn and drill the technical aspects of playing before getting into what type of style I want to pursue. My goal is to focus on the fundamentals as best as i can.

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, well I wish you success! Please let me know if you have any questions that I can help you with. Getting the fundamentals down is super important! What made you want to start playing guitar?

@theozziesisters2338 2 жыл бұрын

Same I’m new and struggled with this for so long I recently had to stop for 2 weeks due to wrist pain and today I decided to give it another go but wanted some advice first so this video may just save my left hands life

@letsart6434 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I'm watching this in the early stages of learning. My wrist already hurts and I figured I'd just get used to playing and it would go away. But now I know how to fix it! Thank you!

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I'm SO glad you caught this early! I'm jealous of you 😁

@prashantmerchant9629 5 ай бұрын

I am a beginner and my left thumb naturally pointed to the head stalk as you are advising in your video that people do but then I noticed that some of the teachers (some well known) on you tube are advising against it stating that "it reduces range and motion". I then started to readjust your grip until I found this video of yours. Thank God I found this video of yours

@thomasshaw3760 2 жыл бұрын

My wife recently started learning and she has started feeling a lot of pain and stiffness in her wrist, thumb and forefinger. I've been playing for 20 years and couldn't quite explain how to achieve wrist neutrality in such a simple way. 20 years of my own bad habits probably doesn't help matters. Thanks for this video, it's renewed her hope for playing, and she was ringing through F and Bm chords like a pro after this simple adjustment, without the tension and pain she was getting before.

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I’m super happy to hear that, Thomas!

@marcelocoronel166 3 жыл бұрын

dude that bar chord trick is insane!! I never thought about it before thanks!

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Marcelo! Glad it helped. I felt the same way when I found out about it lol. Definitely saves your hand when you’re playing barre chords for song after song

@everythingnewsucks9678 3 жыл бұрын

I just developed tendinitis and couldn’t do barre chords, this stopped any pain I had. Thank you!!

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the tendinitis, but really glad that this technique helped you! It's funny how much of a difference a tiny change in the position of your fingers and hand can make huh?

@OTCRock4one Жыл бұрын

@Jamsville, Thanks for taking the time to make this awesome video! I had wrist surgery and I have to say, your advice works great, especially for barre chords! 💯

@kachiko6874 3 жыл бұрын

The bar chord trick was good. The first trick that you point your thumb on headstock is hard for me, but the second trick helped me a lot. Thanks

@certifedcupcake Жыл бұрын

It seems like EVERY other video tells you to have your thumb perpendicular to the neck. that caused me so much pain after a few weeks. doing it like this is the best way for sure! all pain is gone!

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

Yeah man. I think it comes from classical guitar technique like I said. But it doesn't work holding the guitar the modern way!

@liammcknight3845 2 жыл бұрын

I play naturally like this as I play metal and dealt with issues and over time developed this style too. Works brilliant so good on you for showing it

@theozziesisters2338 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness I found this I’m new to playing the guitar and just had a common guitar injury due to wrist pain so this should help me a lot since I’m now able to get back to playing

@Trooman20 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I was trying to learn some fundamental classical guitar techniques and my wrist hurt really badly, I almost thought I had carpel tunnel, but this helped a lot, thank you so much!

@leebruhn1671 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing for years with pain in my fretboard wrist and arm….you have solved it for me. Thanks so much!

@vicarious_cringe 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could give you a big hug! My wrist tension was sooo frustrating and I couldn't play anymore. Now I am back to playing. Thank you!

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that I was able to help you out Matthew! What kind of music do you listen to/play?

@prxlific17 Ай бұрын

Man. This is one of the best guitar videos I have ever watched. I’ve heard to have your thumb never go horizontal, but this makes so much more sense and actually has science behind it.

@bucktv254 2 жыл бұрын

Great solution for wrist pain on the fretting hand! Everywhere I look for how to fret chords, I'm told to have the thumb parallel (vertical) to your fingers. It's just natural to have the thumb pointed toward the headstock. I was just thinking that I couldn't play chords while sitting, now I'll try this THANKS!

@yonatanchapal7800 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been playing for 2 months and started getting wrist pain. This is exactly what I needed!! Thank you so much!

@JM-my2wf Жыл бұрын

best info I found yet on this topic. thank you!!

@jeffreywoelfel333 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Wish I had seen this 20 years ago! My playing improved dramatically and without pain its actually fun!

@ashish_jb4 3 жыл бұрын

Holy crap thanks a lot mate. I was having so much trouble switching my position around when playing bar codes and open ones. This helped so much

@anthonyhanlon1628 3 жыл бұрын

Just started playing a month and was getting bad pain in my wrist. This was the exact reason (the thumb pointing up behind the fret board). Did what you showed and its made a big difference, thank you 👏. And when I get to bar chords I'll be sure to try your trick for that too.

@fantasyremixes1919 2 жыл бұрын

This must be the only KZfaq video promising that something will happen "instantly" that actually works! Superb advice - I particularly liked the bar chords part, many thanks!

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad it helped you! Was your wrist hurting a lot?

@dmt66 2 жыл бұрын

going to give this a try. I've been playing about 10 years, and this recently became an issue for me. Found I had a death grip with my thumb going and didn't even realize it until I developed something called "trigger thumb" where it began locking up. I had a procedure to fix that and now I have pain in the center of my hand and most recently....the wrist. I have it wrapped up for now and will put your techniques to the test! Thanks for the video. Of course, going nuts not being able to play today!

@florentinosanchez3969 2 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I was missing. Thank you so much for this❤❤❤❤

@merriestprankster Жыл бұрын

The video I needed! Thank you so much

@IMilja 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a 7 string and to reach my low b string I had to stretch so much and use so much tension that I just had to stop because my wrist hurt so bad and all the muscles in my hand to but this really helps, pushing your guitar a bit forward is not only for bar chords it helped me just to play way calmer thank you so much

@janedoee2278 2 жыл бұрын

No video has ever helped me like this one!! You just changed my playing and life thank you so much! ❤️

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

That's incredible!!! So happy to hear that. Keep on playing and expressing yourself with music!!

@FpvElbu 6 ай бұрын

Brand new on guitar and had intense pain on my wrist. Definedly will try this. Thank you 🙏

@supersavagegodgaming6888 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, brother. I have instant relief from my wrist and thumb

@Chris-em6sz Жыл бұрын

This video is super helpful! Thank you!

@deanpaczewitz8227 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Really needed this.

@twirlingcookie 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! this takes a bit to grasp but it's so helpful, thank you! amazingg

@awesomecreeper5441 10 ай бұрын

This makes so much sense! I was exaggerating my movement because I have a bad habit of having my thumb over the top of the neck and taking my hand and just flipping it definitely fixed my pain!

@zb6581 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've been playing for about a month and was bummed out about the wrist pain I felt.

@patrikhejnar9495 11 ай бұрын

Thank you friend, this is much helpful

@PatrickMrSmith Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man, you're video is exactly what I've been waiting for. I thought no one understands my pain. You're the best buddy. Instantly better!

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that, Patrick!

@isolateddemon9438 2 жыл бұрын

This is gold.Thanks and keep it up🤘🏻

@hermoinegranger8500 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, this made my life easier!

@bluephurba 2 жыл бұрын

I've been playing for over fifty years without a problem. But playing a new guitar had me playing pretty much all day for the last two weeks and my wrist started to hurt. Painful enough that I thought I might be developing a serious problem affecting both my wrist and hand. Couldn't find what was wrong. But your fix helped right away. II'm retraining my hand for barr chords after a half-century of playing them in the old way. It's taking a bit but happy to do it as it ought to let me keep playing for the rest of the ride. So deep thanks to you.

@tiffanywilson4662 2 жыл бұрын

I'm taking a break from playing because of wrist pain... I'm slowly losing my mind, but really looking foward to try this technique!

@SkylerMills 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip bro. Going to try it out tomorrow

@akhilius_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!

@TalentedNoob1 2 жыл бұрын

incredibly helpful, not only helped my wrist and hand pain but elbow pain as well. Can't thank you enough

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, super glad it worked for you! What kind of music are you trying to play?

@nezumke 6 ай бұрын

I was struggling with thumb muscle on a guitar and wrist pain on a uke, i thought i have to practice more and strenghten the muscles and it would get better. I am pretty sure i've watched other videos about hand position with a thumb right in line with other fingers without mentioning potential problems and genuinely thought this is the one right way. Thank you so much for the video, i think i played barrre chords first time in years without putting more pressure!

@TheForestSinger27 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! This was causing me so much pain

@evolvetobinary5254 Жыл бұрын

You rock man. Thank you for this video!

@webhelp2705 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. Thank you so much for making that video. I've always had wrist pain and thumb pain whenever I played which made me not want to play that much. This really helped! Thanks again!

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment, so glad that your wrist is a bit better!!!

@williamrthompson3089 Жыл бұрын

The amount of difference this made is insane thank you so much

@briannabananafufu 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! These small adjustments really made a difference.

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. It’s amazing how making a small change can have remarkable results. It’s also a testament to how sensitive our bodies are to being in weird positions lol

@pinklemonade6597 7 ай бұрын

This was so incredibly helpful!

@Cal-fr9mw 14 күн бұрын

Legit started teaching myself again as of this Sunday . And I notice quickly how fast my wrist and forearm were hurting and told myself this isn’t right and I felt a difference doing that thank you

@royalslack 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful with my barre chords. Thanks.

@gaymergirl7 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, random internet guy!!! You saved my wrist and my sanity, I can't imagine ever playing any other way again. I had my left wrist broken twice in the past and it hurt a lot since I started learning how to play guitar. Your technique fixed it instantly. I'm subscribing to your channel and staying grateful to you forever ❤️

@Squealz_ 8 ай бұрын

This has to be the most useful video I have seen about this

@alliezweihander 11 ай бұрын

thank you so much!! watching this while taking a break to let my wrist heal x.x

@simgear4131 8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! I am gonna try this! My fretting hand is always hurting when I am doing my shredding lessons.

@jolene.chaule 6 ай бұрын

aghhhh thanks G, been practisin too many barred chords lately this makes perfect sense

@shmerkyluciano2102 Жыл бұрын

Holy shmoly, the amount of pressure this took off my wrist is incredible. Can’t wait to start using this technique. My wrist has been hurting and making me hate bar chords more than I already did so thank you so so much for this :).

@moham_bm6009 Жыл бұрын

You and nick manoloff saved me after 2.5 years of struggling with guitar . Thanks a lot🌹🌹🌹🌹👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@violindude2282 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been playing guitar, self-taught, for two years, and wow! the barre chord technique instantly decreased the pain! thank you so much for putting this video out!

@Raven-ql3im Жыл бұрын

oh my god I've been playing for a while now and this solved my problem thank you very much!!!

@grey3871 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us 💖

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out and for the nice comment 😃

@yahvehhernandez7178 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man. I was in so much pain after this, thus really helped me out a lot.

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that I was able to help you out, Yahveh! Go on and make beautiful music!

@Dadrummer23 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered this video and it's already helped me tremendouslye thanks for doing this lesson

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, really glad to hear that, Shiloh!

@kdmarcotti Жыл бұрын

fixed my wrist pain instantly, as described. this dude knows what he’s talking about 🤙

@LiamLovesMetal 3 жыл бұрын

Dude thank you. I hurt my wrist bad at work a few months ago and ever since it’s been incredibly painful to play. This made a huge difference 🙌

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@lilmiaaaa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! My wrist was hurting whenever I even tried to do anything on the guitar and this really helped.

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

So happy it helped your wrist pain!

@InfantryBlad Жыл бұрын

Wow wish I knew this earlier incredible ! Thanks 🙏

@tamedflamemedia Жыл бұрын

I dont understand how this doesnt have 8 billion views. Thank you dude, jesus i thought i was just weak/broken for 15 years

@nubthe1st5 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much i didnt realize that this was why my wrist hurt so much. (Im a beginner).

@spiderhands Жыл бұрын

Ive been playing so long with bad form, i needed to see this, rhanks

@JamesStMichael 9 ай бұрын

Appreciate this !!!!!

@jewelthompson4210 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@goten2831 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 worked very well

@Project2HealOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the barre chord idea!!

@nathanielholcombe6935 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man super helpful

@Bezimienny97 2 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Thank you so much! After the last 3-hour-long rehearsal with my band my hand was so sore and tense that I had to give up on playing for a few days just to give it a rest. I even had a numb feeling right where you've pointed, under thumb muscles, couldn't feel it for a while after playing. Simply pointing your thumb in the other direction makes all the pain go away! I'll need a while to get used to it after years of playing "the old way", but I'm sure it's worth it. Thanks again!

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear! It does take a little getting used to, but the effects are so immediate it's one of the easiest technique changes that you'll ever make, in my experience. It's just the natural position your thumb wants to be in, but for some reason we all assume that we're supposed to put it in an unnatural position. Took me probably a week to get used to. It's also worth noting that you can't play literally everything with your thumb pointing to the headstock, but it just gives you a more relaxed baseline position for most things.

@SteveWinters-oj5dl Жыл бұрын

How can something so simple make such a big difference?? Excellent video. I’ve only been learning for around 3 months and I’ve been struggling with chord shapes. This really helps me. Thank you!

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

Cool isn't it?! Glad it helped!

@disgruntled_skeleton9920 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!!

@MyZxcvb12 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help 👍

@lisaroy1495 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been struggling so much to learn guitar, and the wrist pain has been my biggest hindrance. I’m going to try this!

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

Hey Lisa, how's it going with your guitar playing? Did this strategy help you out?

@crossrazor 7 ай бұрын

Ty for this

@teach_210 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@lulabelle9270 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed. Thank you for this 👍. It makes perfect sense. 🙏🏻

@Jamsville 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! How long have you been playing guitar for?

@chuckyra3240 2 жыл бұрын

these are great tipps, thank you so much

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Please check out the other videos on the channel, there’s a ton more where that came from!

@patriotpearl264 9 ай бұрын

I tried playing the guitar when i was younger and didn't stick with it because it hurt. I recently thought i wouid really like to try again to play the guitar, but after about 3 days of practice i was quickly remined why i stopped playing. I decided to search KZfaq for tips and this video came up. Everything you said makes perfect sense and I am definitely going to make these changes... I'm 50 by the way, so I need all the help i van get. 😅. I know this is sn old video, but thank you for posting and i will like and subscribe. 🎸

@Ayushkumar-sc5ix Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, i didn't knew i was making such a mistake

@driamirza 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice

@salembryn Жыл бұрын

i struggle with mobility due to circulation issues, and this causes joint pain, thank you sm!!! you’re a lifesaver!!!

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

So happy that to help it be easier to play guitar!!

@ebenezerndanyuzwe9292 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you abundantly for this brother

@unit333angel 10 ай бұрын

Omg THANNK YOU FOR THIS TIP WOW

@Amy-co6zp 21 күн бұрын

Super helpful. Thanks!

@Jamsville 20 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@deathysmile 2 жыл бұрын

thankyuuu i got my first electric and the way i play my acoustic really doesn't work on the tiny strat body. this will help a lot

@DownD.Hole92 2 жыл бұрын

I have been playing for a few years and have always had the hand and wrist pain when playing faster stuff most recently learning Four Horseman and this helps so damn much. I don't feel stiff anymore or tension in my wrist to my knuckles

@Jamsville 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Curtis! It's such a good feeling when playing guitar is finally easy. That's also a great song!

@petezamora3522 14 күн бұрын

Wow thank you

@soniasanfrancisco6006 Жыл бұрын

This makes guitar so much more fun thank you!! Wow, I was taught the exact opposite and my tendons would “pop” sometimes, like they were grinding together or something. This is much more ergonomic and natural.

@Jamsville Жыл бұрын

So glad that it helped you out!

@nathanbotha1199 2 жыл бұрын

Genius! I've come up with my own solution, but yours seems better/less limiting. My style is all about changing between rhythm and lead back and forth in quick succession...so instead of full chords I play 2 note chords that I'm able to play with just one finger (smoke on the water intro - style chords ie: inverted 5ths). Seeing they're just 2note chords they don't sound all that different to single notes so changing between rhythm and lead while using them makes for a seamless transition...but like I say, quite limiting seeing the only type of chords you can play in this way is powerchords (unless you use non standard tunings). Anyway, thanks again for the great tips!

@lifeisanenigma213 8 ай бұрын

my guitar playing instantly became better as soon as I applied your "hack,"and it will never be the same. I always stopped playing due to my wrist hurting rather than my fingers. life changing video