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« Last post by darrsi on Today at 06:00:28 am »I finally got an appointment first week in April, but this was an assessment only. Remedial action looked to be towards July/August, with the hands slowly getting worse, right hand almost useless. So for the third time in 4 years, I coughed up and went private again. Seen within a week, cortisone injections in both hands on the day, left far better, right some improvement, appears to be improving slowly, but little chance off complete use returning as the index finger joint has dropped and is now misaligned. Now on the waiting list for a knuckle joint replacement. Not ridden now for a couple of months and tracktime seems a long way off, and the MOT ran out mid AprilSorry to learn of your ailment. It does get tough when your body has got a few miles on the clock. When the weather forecast is favourable your head says “get the bike out”, whereas your body says “where do you think you’re going”.
At 77 I’ve been fairly lucky in the past, overcoming any bike crash, footballing and running injuries with no lasting effects. However at this years Dragon Rally I fell down a bank whilst carrying a load of camping gear, causing severe ligament damage to my left hand and upper right arm. The upper arm damage is causing the most problem, so that taking pain killers is the only way I can get out and ride at the moment. Going to Le Mans the other week was a real challenge. The hospital seems to think it will improve “in time”, which is one commodity I don’t have a lot of.
Hopefully your knuckle op will have you booking a track day at the earliest opportunity. Take care
Hi Robbo, have you ever tried using a massage machine on your arm or hand?
After my 'incident' in October last year my arm still hurts as if i've just been punched but the nerve damage in my left hand is causing me the most issues even now.
But bearing in my hand was a scrunched up mess, where my fingers looked like they were permanently holding onto a golf ball i bought a massage gun and it really helped a lot. Now, in just a few months after buying the massage gun in January i think, my fingers are completely free and movable. The issue i'm still working on is sensitivity, and grip, as all 4 of my fingers have a feeling like they're recovering from being broken, although they weren't broken but did suffer paralysis on the whole left side of my body for a couple of months at least.
So i saw this massage gun online and as it was so stupidly cheap, i thought i had nothing to lose in trying it out and very glad that i did.
Whenever i watch a bit of telly i'll use the massage gun for 15 or 20mins, as many times as i can. I've recently been given meds for Neuropathic pain in my hands, apparently caused by a sync problem with my brain after a brain traumatic injury, but i'm not really certain that they're doing what was expected so not expecting much from them.
The massage gun comes with all different adaptors but the main one to use is round like a squash ball. At the end of the ball, opposite the massage gun will give out more pressure, and the sides of the ball are more for areas that are bony. Do the opposite and you'll soon know about it.
Rechargeable battery and 6 speed settings for your own comfort, i normally use it on setting 5 for my hand.
Well worth a dabble anyway, as i dread to think what condition my hand would be in now if i hadn't tried it out a few months ago.
From this lot, who are very reliable and i use their website regularly, it's also free postage and returns too. Takes 6 days for delivery by courier, but they will keep you updated all the way whereabouts it is.
https://www.temu.com/uk/1pc-massage-gun-deep-tissue-muscle-handheld-percussion-massager-for-body-back-and-neck-pain-ultra-compact-elegant-design-powered-by-high-torque-fathers-day-gift-mothers-day-gift-g-601099547691080.html?
