I always get more than a little worried at threads like this in which people recount their personal experiences. People want to be helpful and we'd all like the remedy to our ailments to be quick and simple. Some suggested remedies may be harmless. But some may actually be harmful. If pain persists, it's really a good idea to see someone with professional qualifications and experience treating the ailment in question. They may or may not offer an effective solution but their odds are better than grasping at straws based on other people's anecdotal experiences, or sometimes not even personal anecdotes but stories from others they're relaying indirectly.
I don't fault people for sharing their experiences when someone asks. But the asker should exercise due diligence in filtering the information and, more often than not, some expert guidance in that process can be well worth the expense it entails. Being able to use our hands is important to everybody and more so to guitar players. It's not something to mess around with if you're having persistent difficulties.
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Bob DeVellis
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