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JDobo

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Finger "Ache" Issue and training frequency
September 26, 2012, 03:00:44 pm
After upping the frequency of my climbing sessions over the summer I ended up with some ache in my fingers. Stupidly I carried on and now whenever I climb i feel it in the base of my middle and ring fingers. It is not a sharp pain like a pulley injury but more a dull ache that doesn't seem to go away. This was in both of my hands however I have given it nearly a three weeks rest (still doing a bit of cross training) and the ache has gone in my right hand but stayed in the left.

Anyone else had this issue/know what I can do about it?

Also anyone have any tips for adapting to more frequency?

Three Nine

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Stretch more and crimp less?

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is there any localised swelling? if so NSAIDS and ice...

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also i second the dont ever crimp...

JDobo

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I doubt crimping is the issue as i open hand most holds unless it is outside/something i really want to climb.

NSAIDS and ice...
Yep thats the majority of my current climbing regiment   :'(

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How long have you been climbing for?

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If in doubt ibuprofen and ice hahahaha

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How long have you been climbing for?

Nearly three years now, but the first year was on and off.

 

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