Pain in the bridge hand

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demonfox13x

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I recently switched from using an traditional closed bridge to a "filipino" bridge when cueing because I feel like it gives me better control... but I have been having pain in my middle finger from the flexing. While im playing I dont notice this but the next day my finger is really sore. Does anyone else experience this and does this eventually go away as long as I stick to it or should I go back to something more comfortable. :frown:

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The answer is going to vary from person to person. However, in a general sense, the discomfort goes away after a few years. The dexterity in my bridge hand has improved 100000% over the past decade or two. I once had a rigid middle finger and index finger, but over time--- the joints become flexible. Most people never fade the discomfort long enough to experience the other side.
 
Man goes to the doctor, says "when i lift my arm up above my head , I get a pain under my arm".
Doctor says, " dont do it then"
Hope this helps.
 
when I started playing I used open bridge, then almost 2 years back i start to play with that Filipino style closed bridge. The pain was almost 1-2 months after that it feels very comfortable.
 
I would recommend you lift your left wrist/forearm up so you're on your finger tips

demonfox13x said:
I recently switched from using an traditional closed bridge to a "filipino" bridge when cueing because I feel like it gives me better control... but I have been having pain in my middle finger from the flexing. While im playing I dont notice this but the next day my finger is really sore. Does anyone else experience this and does this eventually go away as long as I stick to it or should I go back to something more comfortable. :frown:

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I would recommend you lift your left wrist/forearm up so you're on your finger tips. Then press your fingers into the table so your bridge hand is firm. The bridge you're making there is not quite "the best it could be". imho

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CJ Wiley said:
I would recommend you lift your left wrist/forearm up so you're on your finger tips. Then press your fingers into the table so your bridge hand is firm. The bridge you're making there is not quite "the best it could be". imho

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This is how I bridge for most shots. It locks in your shoulder and gives you a very solid stance. It's also easy to raise or lower the cue at the cue ball.

I thought it might be wobbly at first and cause me to put unwanted spin on the cue ball. Just the opposite happens. It allows you to get a really good grip on the cue for firm strokes. It's great for cueing low stroke shots.

Best,
Mike
 
CJ Wiley said:
I would recommend you lift your left wrist/forearm up so you're on your finger tips. Then press your fingers into the table so your bridge hand is firm. The bridge you're making there is not quite "the best it could be". imho

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i think when im near a rail my bridge naturally becomes that way, ill try it for other shots as well. ill just have to live with the pain for now till my hand gets used to it. I also am switching to a thinner shaft so that should help a bit.
 
demonfox13x said:
I recently switched from using an traditional closed bridge to a "filipino" bridge when cueing because I feel like it gives me better control... but I have been having pain in my middle finger from the flexing. While im playing I dont notice this but the next day my finger is really sore. Does anyone else experience this and does this eventually go away as long as I stick to it or should I go back to something more comfortable. :frown:


Sorry bud , two ways to cue pain in muscles, Tylenol some times take the inflammation away and cure it until abused again, or rest for four weeks. Play one handed or left handed for a while, easy said i know..
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demonfox13x said:
i think when im near a rail my bridge naturally becomes that way, ill try it for other shots as well. ill just have to live with the pain for now till my hand gets used to it. I also am switching to a thinner shaft so that should help a bit.
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Pain is a signal that something isn't right. You might want to consider going back to your traditional closed bridge.
 
Switch to the Hoppe bridge for a while

Switch to the Hoppe bridge for a while and see how that feels.



demonfox13x said:
I recently switched from using an traditional closed bridge to a "filipino" bridge when cueing because I feel like it gives me better control... but I have been having pain in my middle finger from the flexing. While im playing I dont notice this but the next day my finger is really sore. Does anyone else experience this and does this eventually go away as long as I stick to it or should I go back to something more comfortable. :frown:

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45 straight hours of intense, high dollar pool with a 10 hour break

Mikjary said:
Pain is just weakness leaving the body.

Best,
Mike
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That's right, there's no better feeling than to wake up after a 24 hour session and feel your bones aching. My right hand, fingers, and forearm would ache to the core, but after awhile the weakness was gone.....then the Game got really fun. ;) I played Jimmy Wetch one time in Olathe for 27 straight hours, we quit, rested for 10 hours and started again with 18 more hours. 45 straight hours of intense, high dollar pool with a 10 hour break, that was the most "weakness" that's ever left my body. :groucho:
 
Make certain that there are no real small knots developing in the joint of the finger where it hurts. Sometimes, folks can develop a small ganglion cyst in the joint that will cause a little pain.
Joe
 
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