Crochet Finger!

Does anyone get what I like to call crochet finger? Basically if I crochet for too long or too often I get a numb finger or it is very painful! Does anyone have any ideas of how to combat this?

ThreadEnvy

That is a good question. I get pain in my first knuckle of my pointer finger. I am thinking i am going to have arthritis there and a big swollen knot of a knuckle!I have no idea how to fix it. I only know tricks to prevent yarn burn.

lillianhom

Sometimes I have to stop crocheting for a few weeks and I hate it! It worries me that it could cause long term damage.

Frizzle12

Dont know if it is ok to post external links here. If you google How To Avoid Crochet & Knitting Pain there are some good websites that have exercises and info to help. One suggestion was even to be sure you are getting enough vitamin B and magnesium in your diet. Hope you find something that helps

GardenLady

If I use a metal hook I my skin reacts to it and I have to stop crocheting as it gets very red and sore.