Scott, before I was cut in a robbery, I was experiencing severe pain in several of the fingers of my left hand. It was so bad that I didn't touch a stringed instrument for a year. Still, while I LOVE to play upright bass, I avoid lots of strenuous playing, fearing the return of a stretched tendon.

Hang in there. Be careful and examine the position and movement of the effected finger. And, If surgery is necessary, get it from a competent Dr.

Believe me:, if you saw my left hand after it was cut, you would never believe I'd play a stringed instrument again.

Thanks to a good DR., I'm back to making almost as many flubs and screwed up chords as I used to. LOL!

Be well, and let us know what's happening.


Russ