sprained thumb- any advice on shooting?

[jhg]

Well, my system of conditioning playing ice hockey threw me a little curve yesterday just ahead of my week in the backcountry after elk. In a major train wreak on the ice I sprained my thumb on my bow hand.

No sympathy needed, but advice on how I can rig a splint to shoot my bow might help. I iced it right away and hit the ibuprofen. But today it is very tender. Drat is an understatement.

Anyone else face this issue?

Thanks

Joshua

[KodiakMag]

Have you tried wrapping it with an ace bandage? Should help some and as a buffer between your hand and the bow. Hope you heal soon!

[cyred4d]

Second on the ace bandage. Lot of ice and ibuprofen like you are already doing. Maybe also consider a bow strap to tie your hand to the bow.

[Shakes.602]

Like a Stiff-Type Removeable Splint, along with a Bow Strap to keep the Hand on the Bow??  ALONG  with the  ACE  Bandage,  ICE USAGE: after Shooting, 10 min. On, 10 Min. Off using a Washcloth between Ice Bag & Skin. Try holding Hand above HeartLevel to reduce the Throbbing, and whatever Pain Killer Suits your Stomach!!      AND  like any  Boo-Boo ..... DONT RUSH IT!!    

[Bonebuster]

My best advice...let it rest a bit first.

Been there done that, except, I broke the bone between my wrist and my thumb...that one where the thumb starts.

Now, it has a curve in it, that just happens to be the shape of a bow handle.

A sprain involves soft tissue, and the more you irritate it, the longer it takes to heal.

[Night Wing]

Your best bet is "patience". Leave it rest and don't aggravate the injury. You just can't hurry Time to heal.