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Heberden nodes and health of the hand
6 year(s) ago • 9390 views • 6 replies
DDPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Hello.
I practiced Bjj for just 3 years and half, I developed a pair of Heberden nodes.
I work as a dentist, so my hands are very important to me (but I do rock climbing also, and woodcrafting and Carpentry as hobby, so I think I m a kind of idiot).
I'm asking to all of you that practice bjj since long time, like 15 and more years, and have jobs that implies hands health.
How your hands are? What do you do to preserve them? Just taping? Any other advices?
I practiced Bjj for just 3 years and half, I developed a pair of Heberden nodes.
I work as a dentist, so my hands are very important to me (but I do rock climbing also, and woodcrafting and Carpentry as hobby, so I think I m a kind of idiot).
I'm asking to all of you that practice bjj since long time, like 15 and more years, and have jobs that implies hands health.
How your hands are? What do you do to preserve them? Just taping? Any other advices?
Edited 6 year(s) ago
JMBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
I try to do extensor movements as well. A few of my fingers certainly look like that... though I don't get other symptoms (what is the problem for you actually? pain?)
DDPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
Actually, the pain is almost nothing (compared to other parts of the body lol). I was wondering if in time(10/15 years or more) I risk to develope an early condition of fingers arthritis that will decrease my precision efficiency at work, and if there are any options to avoid that ...
TPBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I'm only halfway to 15 years in the game, but have suffered from this issue as well.
If your fingers don't mind rock climbing but take a beating in jiujitsu, you can probably do something better.
I suggest you revise your grip fighting strategy: basically don't let the training partner break your grip. If you feel like they are about to, or in a position from where they could, let go & re-grip. Also use more "no-gi grips" a.k.a. natural handles. This can save fingers A TON of suffering.
Taping helps me a a lot as well, also as a pre-emptive measure. Plus taped fingers look badass. :D
Just got back on the mat after 3,5 months off and damn it's convenient not to waste the first 10 mins taping myself up. :D
If your fingers don't mind rock climbing but take a beating in jiujitsu, you can probably do something better.
I suggest you revise your grip fighting strategy: basically don't let the training partner break your grip. If you feel like they are about to, or in a position from where they could, let go & re-grip. Also use more "no-gi grips" a.k.a. natural handles. This can save fingers A TON of suffering.
Taping helps me a a lot as well, also as a pre-emptive measure. Plus taped fingers look badass. :D
Just got back on the mat after 3,5 months off and damn it's convenient not to waste the first 10 mins taping myself up. :D
TPBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I was wondering if in time (10/15 years or more) I risk to develope an early condition of fingers arthritis that will decrease my precision efficiency at work
And yes, you definitely can develop it. Osteoarthritis specifically, which is caused by breakdown of joint cartilage.
Edited 6 year(s) ago
DDPurple beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I'm only halfway to 15 years in the game, but have suffered from this issue as well. If your fingers don't mind rock climbing but take a beating in jiujitsu, you can probably do something better. I suggest you revise your grip fighting strategy: basically don't let the training partner break your grip. If you feel like they are about to, or in a position from where they could, let go & re-grip. Also use more 'no-gi grips' a.k.a. natural handles. This can save fingers A TON of suffering. Taping helps me a a lot as well, also as a pre-emptive measure. Plus taped fingers look badass. :D Just got back on the mat after 3,5 months off and damn it's convenient not to waste the first 10 mins taping myself up. :D
Thanks... Thats a good Advise... Strategy based on nogi grip approach.. I think it will be useful...ill try to focus on do more of that than lapel grips...
Edited 6 year(s) ago
DBlack beltVerified
6 year(s) ago
I gave up on spider guard a long time ago as it would wreck my hands ... wasn't hard to do as I also sucked at it, but the spider game is rough on the fingers.
RDBlack belt 4th degreeVerified
6 year(s) ago
Too late for me mine are a mess plus I work in construction swinging a hammer or using a nail gun most of the time.
My fingers looky like ziggy zaggy porra! :-)
My fingers looky like ziggy zaggy porra! :-)
