Opposing My Thumbs

Ouch! So I just really hurt my thumb and to a lessor extent my ring finger. Yeah, yeah, stretching blah blah blah. I know what I should do to prevent injuries, but any advice on what to do after? Icing and advil doesn't help much, and I unfortunately cannot step away from the bar for very long. Any advice appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Benza Lance on June 25, 2008 at 3:05pm
On which hand, J?
Permalink Reply by The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ on June 25, 2008 at 3:27pm
On my friggin tamping hand, of course.
Permalink Reply by Benza Lance on June 25, 2008 at 5:32pm
Hey, that wasn't inferred, man. I've injured my left (non-tamp) hand before, and have had a hell of a time trying to operate. You could always try palming the tamp more, and using more of your actual palm fat than your thumb. But then again, I'm probably talking out of my ass here.
Permalink Reply by The Barista Formerly Known As JavaJ on June 26, 2008 at 11:30am
Oh, I wasn't sassing you dude. I'm just pissed off.

I've tried to use my palm more, but the tamp comes out more uneven and puts more stress on my also aching wrist. I'm falling apart!
Permalink Reply by Benza Lance on June 27, 2008 at 10:08am
oh damn!
looks like it is a good thing I'm gonna hop on J jr tonight, eh?

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