What to do for sore fingers from playing guitar..?

Question

i used to play all of the time, and i havent in a while, i am just now getting back into it. but my fingers hurt so dang bad it keeps me from practicing as much as i would like to..is there anything i can do besides the obvious, or just keep playing until they calous?

Answer 1

advil... that pain is progress man, wait it out. When you can play in front of your friends and **** for hours without pain, you'll look back and be like wow I really accomplished something here...

Answer 2

Sorry, I think you just have to keep playing until the callouses build back up.  It's a pain, I know!

Answer 3

After they are calloused you'll notice that the muscles are sore as well, I did at least, and I would soak my hand in warm water to loosen them up.

Answer 4

yes the first answer. the more you play the harder you fingure tips will become. it will go away in a few day then you will be able to play non stop with out pain. good luck