What is a good way to stop swelling in you r fingers from setting a volleyball?

Question

i set as my position but half way through my fingers look like sausages and are limp can you help?

Answer 1

put ice on 'em and take pain killer...sry to hear about ur fingers btw..lol same thing has happend to me=P

Answer 2

that happens to me when i run.  i think its natural and there probably isn't anything that you can do about it.

Answer 3

Pickling vinegar, worked for Andy Murray the tennis player.

Answer 4

I dont think I quite understand why they would do that.  Do you play for a  lot of hours? Perhaps you should ask your doctor. I'd say put a warm compression after you play because this swelling is not normal.Perhaps you have tendonitis or some other ailment. Speak to your doctor.

Answer 5

Put ice on them it should help because it constricts the blodd vessels in your fingers and it should help it then u put warmth on them

Answer 6

I think that you are setting wrong. Make sure that when you set you cushion the ball until it almost touches your face. Then redirect it into the air and let go when your elbows are almost straight. It's sort of a "catch and release." You may be setting with too much "finger," and you don't want to use your fingers too much, only to cushion the ball. If that doesn't stop it entirely, you can try taping your fingers at your more sensitive joints. But in the meantime, you can soak your fingers in vinegar for 3-4 minutes, then ice them for three minutes alternating hands for 20-25 minutes. I think you should see a doctor though, just to make sure that there isn't anything seriously wrong that you need special treatment for. Hope I helped!

Answer 7

some plays wrap their fingers in first aid tape, cloth like.  That may go with the theory behind medical socks made to stop swelling in legs and knee braces, back braces.  They are tight so the blood cannot flood the capilaries.  But thats not a expert opinion thats just my opinion.

Answer 8

Not the help you want to hear. Stop setting volleyballs.  Or get a trainer to help you learn a new way to do it.

Answer 9

They have special hand braces for that in certain magazines and sports stores. I used to play volleyball, and I had to wear special wrist/hand braces and knee braces. :]

Answer 10

Well I'm not a setter but my fingers don't swell when I do set..

Answer 11

Before the match, take a vitamin meant for your bones. It could cost you like $10 for a bottle of 50 or so pills. Anything that works with joints will do. Everynight try doing a hand massage on your joints, and hands using a hot oil from Kroger or such. It sells for about $3.00. How do I know? I played football for years, and being on the front offensive line, our stance relied on our fingertips. It caused practically the same pain and feelings. I understand. After the massage, wait a little bit and then add a towell over frozen peas. Put on hands for 30 minutes. You WILL feel a heck of a lot better. Give it a week or so and you'll be back to normal.

Answer 12

practice practice practice

Answer 13

I love volleyball but what you can do is tape the to main fingers together..it might be awkward setting but it helps..stretch your fingers out before you set..

Answer 14

Try taping them before the game, the pressure will keep them from swelling, just make sure you don't tape them too tight or you will cut off circulation.  Swelling is always treated using the acronym RICE - Rest Ice Compress Elevate, since you can't use the other 3 during a game you have to settle for compress.

Good luck, hope you win.

Answer 15

Sure, keep setting and your body will adapt. It is just like any other body part, you have to work it out and it will adjust to the stress you put on it. Work on drills to soften your hands and perfect your technique. Also, tell your passers to work on their passing so that you are not trying to set the ball that is passed to the ceiling. A low controlled pass will be easier on your fingers and easier to control and set so that your hitters will be in a much better position to side out.

Answer 16

Ice water for 2 Min's and then warm for 2 Min's repeat for 10 cycles then a sports cream before bed

Answer 17

When ur playing,tape your fingers together. It may be akward, but you'll get used to it. Stretch your fingers every so often. Good luck! I hope you win!

Answer 18

i play volleyball and i do not know

Answer 19

Put ice on it for thirty minutes before you play and wrap then with tape at the knuckle and it will not get swollen