Great video. I’ve been developing pain on the ulnar side likely due to too much flexion and ulnar deviation. I find wrapping my wrist with my lifting wraps helps immensely. Any thoughts if this is a bad idea?
Hi Brandon, unlike your first 2 videos, the audio level for your dialogue is very low, nearly inaudible for myself. Can you re-process the vid and bump up the audio track a bit ?
Same problem with some other vids in the playlist.. It's quite annoying and even dangerous since the next video is quite likely to start accidentally playing at MUCH higher volume.. :(
Might have to still dig deeper on your channel to find the videos But I’m curious about how to stretch and warm up the wrists when inflammation occurs at the top of the wrist (maybe my Proximal Carpals) Luckily some rest in the sun in Mexico with ocean salt water (lots of minerals) and swimming (constant resistance) has helped so much that I can do push ups again But i dislike when I’m unable to put pressure on either wrist. Only started to occur in the last 6 months or so (Yes i’ve seen a specialist. Their husband is also a drummer lol)
I’d add that not only is there finger motion in French grip, there’s only finger motion. The wrist joint ought not move. If you need more, the rotation of the radius can be added as in a timpani stroke. I’d also like to mention that you can increase the range of the stick’s motion in any grip by loosening your fingers and opening your hand. If your wrist is at its limit, you can often add 20-50% more motion to the tip of the stick by opening your fingers and rotating the stick back at its fulcrum. Good video though, not disagreeing with any main points
Ryan Alexander Bloom great comment. I can see where your coming from however aggregate hand motion will involve finger-wrist, radio-ulnar and elbow. The AROM concepts extends much further beyond this video. As you described, finger motion can increase path of motion of the stick however the same rules apply. We need to be aware of what the AROM of each system is to be fully in a safe joint motion.
What are some wrists non-drumming exercises i can do to strengthen my wrists? For general exercise I do push ups, pull ups, extensive yoga. I warm up well most days before drum practice, place my palm against a wall stretch it out. I also wear thumb+wrists wraps to bed (not fitted tightly) Anything I can add?
What has changed in terms of muscle, tendon, range of motion or other physical element involved in a practiced drummer such as a Jojo Mayer or Anika Nilles (or any high level technician) that distinguishes him/her from a novice? Is it down to increased neural pathways grown due to repetitive action? Or some measurable dynamic mechanism involving muscle fibre growth, tendon resilience or bone strength? I ask because there rarely seems to be visible muscle development difference in forearm development for instance. Similarly in terms of a concert pianists’ physicality it seems impossible to guess (just from physical appearance) who might be a virtuoso compared to a non player. Buddy Rich was clearly in very poor health increasingly towards the end and yet displayed apparently super human speed and endurance. I realise that’s a lot of question Brandon, but could you unpack that a little for me please?
Adam Smith great question. It definitely can help the physicality of your playing and increasing precision. It can’t help is be better musicians though but it makes execution of our musical ideas easier. Great comment! Thanks!
I recently had some stress pain from the max ulnar tendon on my right arm and I rested it for a few days and it's been ok since. Dono why it was trippn before, but I'm sure glad it's better now. Are there any excercises you can give me to strengthen that ?
I use a match grip. I’ve been playing for many years from drum Corp to worship at church. 9 years ago I stopped playing and quit a band because my wrist would feels shocking pain in my left hand. Medial side just between my wrist and thumb. For the past couple of years I’ve been playing on an electric set with no problem. Recently I’ve been playing on an acoustic kit and the pain came back. Mostly when I do drum fills. It will occasionally hurt on the snare. How can I fix this and could it be tendinitis or carpel tunnel? Could it be the impact of harder drums? Thanks
Ah, this video explained it! ruclips.net/video/lU7kGXQXoEs/видео.html As I understood it, it's basically rebound that can push the joint into its passive range of motion.
Hey Brandon! Enjoyed watching your videos. I play drums as well as hand percussion, especially congas, bongos and cajon. Years ago I was diagnosed with slight carpal tunnel, heard many who had surgery and was successful and others not so much. My particular pain was diagnosed as “trigger thumb” The pain was so much that I had surgery on my right hand at the bass of the thumb, and it’s ok but not complete, I chose not to do my left hand. I do experience pain at the base of my thumb again, but have decided to do a homeopathic approach to it. Any advice would be very much welcomed to try to alleviate this. Thanks Cucho
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Stay withing your active range of motion. Wise words. Thank you.
"a busy day building a room in your basement"
What an oddly specific example haha!
angelaisacliche thanks. Guess what I was doing today. Haha
Building a basement room? How's it coming along?
I sometimes after 6 or more hours of rehearsals once a week as a drummer, get traps pain that leads to stiff neck and sometimes headaches.
Wow I came for DRUM lesson and WENT with Biology DEGREE😂😂.
Yes!!
Thanks for this. Back in April when I got my new drumset I played throughout the whole month no problem. It started to hurt really bad late June 😭
I’m so sorry to hear! Hopefully this information helps!
Great video. I’ve been developing pain on the ulnar side likely due to too much flexion and ulnar deviation. I find wrapping my wrist with my lifting wraps helps immensely. Any thoughts if this is a bad idea?
Hi Brandon, unlike your first 2 videos, the audio level for your dialogue is very low, nearly inaudible for myself. Can you re-process the vid and bump up the audio track a bit ?
Same problem with some other vids in the playlist.. It's quite annoying and even dangerous since the next video is quite likely to start accidentally playing at MUCH higher volume.. :(
Great video! I will definetely focus on my active range of motion from now on.
Always stick with that AROM!! Woo! Great video bro
Might have to still dig deeper on your channel to find the videos
But I’m curious about how to stretch and warm up the wrists when inflammation occurs at the top of the wrist (maybe my Proximal Carpals)
Luckily some rest in the sun in Mexico with ocean salt water (lots of minerals) and swimming (constant resistance) has helped so much that I can do push ups again
But i dislike when I’m unable to put pressure on either wrist.
Only started to occur in the last 6 months or so
(Yes i’ve seen a specialist. Their husband is also a drummer lol)
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I’d add that not only is there finger motion in French grip, there’s only finger motion. The wrist joint ought not move. If you need more, the rotation of the radius can be added as in a timpani stroke. I’d also like to mention that you can increase the range of the stick’s motion in any grip by loosening your fingers and opening your hand. If your wrist is at its limit, you can often add 20-50% more motion to the tip of the stick by opening your fingers and rotating the stick back at its fulcrum. Good video though, not disagreeing with any main points
Ryan Alexander Bloom great comment. I can see where your coming from however aggregate hand motion will involve finger-wrist, radio-ulnar and elbow. The AROM concepts extends much further beyond this video. As you described, finger motion can increase path of motion of the stick however the same rules apply. We need to be aware of what the AROM of each system is to be fully in a safe joint motion.
What are some wrists non-drumming exercises i can do to strengthen my wrists?
For general exercise I do push ups, pull ups, extensive yoga. I warm up well most days before drum practice, place my palm against a wall stretch it out. I also wear thumb+wrists wraps to bed (not fitted tightly)
Anything I can add?
push ups are a terrible exercise. not effiecient at all and actually detrimental. do wrist exercises with small weights
How about a video on the neck and the upper back?
Carpal tunnel in both wrists and tennis elbow in my right elbow. The doctor said maybe drumming was not for me. LOL
Thank you so much for making these vids!!
Which grip (french, traditional, etc.) do you think is the most wrist-friendly in the long run (20+ years)?
German or american grip is easier on certain parts of the wrists
What has changed in terms of muscle, tendon, range of motion or other physical element involved in a practiced drummer such as a Jojo Mayer or Anika Nilles (or any high level technician) that distinguishes him/her from a novice? Is it down to increased neural pathways grown due to repetitive action? Or some measurable dynamic mechanism involving muscle fibre growth, tendon resilience or bone strength? I ask because there rarely seems to be visible muscle development difference in forearm development for instance. Similarly in terms of a concert pianists’ physicality it seems impossible to guess (just from physical appearance) who might be a virtuoso compared to a non player. Buddy Rich was clearly in very poor health increasingly towards the end and yet displayed apparently super human speed and endurance. I realise that’s a lot of question Brandon, but could you unpack that a little for me please?
Great video and explanation!!! it's very helpfull all the info you hice. Thanks man!!!! Greetings from Argentina.
This is genious thank you so much
thanks for the video man!
Is there any way you can increase your druming in the gym? Thnx alot Drum Doctor✋🏻
Adam Smith great question. It definitely can help the physicality of your playing and increasing precision. It can’t help is be better musicians though but it makes execution of our musical ideas easier. Great comment! Thanks!
I recently had some stress pain from the max ulnar tendon on my right arm and I rested it for a few days and it's been ok since. Dono why it was trippn before, but I'm sure glad it's better now. Are there any excercises you can give me to strengthen that ?
I use a match grip. I’ve been playing for many years from drum Corp to worship at church. 9 years ago I stopped playing and quit a band because my wrist would feels shocking pain in my left hand. Medial side just between my wrist and thumb. For the past couple of years I’ve been playing on an electric set with no problem. Recently I’ve been playing on an acoustic kit and the pain came back. Mostly when I do drum fills. It will occasionally hurt on the snare. How can I fix this and could it be tendinitis or carpel tunnel? Could it be the impact of harder drums? Thanks
How would one even go past their active range of motion while drumming? o.O
Ah, this video explained it! ruclips.net/video/lU7kGXQXoEs/видео.html
As I understood it, it's basically rebound that can push the joint into its passive range of motion.
Hey Brandon! Enjoyed watching your videos. I play drums as well as hand percussion, especially congas, bongos and cajon. Years ago I was diagnosed with slight carpal tunnel, heard many who had surgery and was successful and others not so much. My particular pain was diagnosed as “trigger thumb”
The pain was so much that I had surgery on my right hand at the bass of the thumb, and it’s ok but not complete, I chose not to do my left hand. I do experience pain at the base of my thumb again, but have decided to do a homeopathic approach to it. Any advice would be very much welcomed to try to alleviate this. Thanks Cucho
Turn up your mic. So quiet
Rogemama thank you. I have commented below that I have fixed the problem. I appreciate the comment tho!
Closed Captioning is your friend.
Do people actually think the "no pain, no gain" saying applies to joint pain? Its 100% ONLY in regards to muscle pain for building muscle.
Hello, I'm a drummer and a professional Audio/Video tech. I will be happy to offer my help to you for free to solve your A/V production doubt. I can have time from January and I feel that this will be fine from my side to repay you of all these important videos that you are donating to us.Many thanks and let me know if you need my help. Chris