Injury

[8426]

While I was playing violin (around winter 2008) my left hand (that I use to hold up the violin) developed an interesting injury. The side of the palm where the pinky is (the whole side), tensed up. It went away after a while. Then recently while playing piano it started to come back. Whenever I'd play octaves, then whenever I'd use the pinky at all.

Is there a name for this?

Prevention?

Note: the pinky itself is not affected it is the area below the pinky that is affected.

[rmbarbosa]

Please, try this: - Tiocolquicoside, 1 cp, 3 times/day, after meals (In my country, the commercial name is Relmus and the laboratory is Sanofi/Whintrop)  and add a NSAID like Diclofenac ( 50 or 75 mg, 2 times/day, also after meals) or Ibuprofeno (1 cp, 2 times/day). For gastric protection, take Omeprazol, 20 mg after dinner.
Try this 1 or 2 weeks along. If after this treatment doesnt relief your pain, please send a email to me, if you wish. I prescribe this for my patients, with good results.
Best wishes.

[Bob]

There is a muscle on the side of the hand below the pinky. 

Maybe try relaxing it, like with a daily routine to get rid of any tension you can. 

[avguste]

did you hit it somewhere.
My thinking is you probably have too much tension
Try to relax

While I was playing violin (around winter 2008) my left hand (that I use to hold up the violin) developed an interesting injury. The side of the palm where the pinky is (the whole side), tensed up. It went away after a while. Then recently while playing piano it started to come back. Whenever I'd play octaves, then whenever I'd use the pinky at all.

Is there a name for this?

Prevention?

Note: the pinky itself is not affected it is the area below the pinky that is affected.

[guendola]

This area is an important muscle for piano playing but you are asking too much from it for the moment. Slow down and if the problem persists, see a doctor.

And follow all medical advice in internet forums, this will rid you of any pain for ever

[8426]

Right. I will try your suggestions. Thank you.

[richard black]

When playing, look at your left hand and make sure the 5th finger is actually moving, in every joint.