Pain in draw hand?

[2Knives]

Has anyone developed pain in their draw hand?
I took a month off of shooting and then went out, 5 arrows later and the back of my draw hand is killing me.
I'm going to get it checked out but just wondering if anyone else has had a problem.
If so what was the remedy?
I'm only 46 but maybe arthritis from a lifetime of shooting has taken a toll.
I had to resort to a damn wheel bow just to be able to sling arrows, I think Tradbow is on the back burner for a little while...this sucks.

[Bladepeek]

The first question I would ask is "Are you shooting off your finger tips, or with a deep hook?"

If you are shooting off your finger pads, your hand is full of tension with the force of the string working on a long lever (your fingers) against the muscles holding your fingers perpendicular to your hand. If you are shooting with a deep hook, the muscle tension is just enough to keep your fingers curled and the string tension is transmitted more up your arm, with your hand relaxed.

[Pete McMiller]

Ditto what Bladepeek posted.  A cupped hand will cause that kind of pain and also a very inconsistent release.

[2Knives]

Yes I am shooting off my fingertips.
Guess I'll try a deep hook and see if that helps.