<html> Hi Terry,               A few tech's that I have known have found some relief using a raquet ball glove to support their hands.  No first hand experience. Pun intended. roger At 09:29 PM 3/9/01 -0800, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite cite>Lately my tuning hand is feeling some pain, especially in the 3rd & 4th knucke joint. I've had this before and it usually dissapates within a few days of the onset. Not sure of the cause, and since i'm only in my early 40's, I'm hoping it's not arthritis. But I was wondering if anyone has ever tried ''glucosamine and/or chondroitin ", and experienced pain relief. I may have to even resort to cortisone shots, but in the meantime, I'll drink green tea, and cut back to just 3 tunings per day. Oh, I also hear fish oil is helpful. What are your most effective hand pain remedies? Terry Peterson Precision Piano Service Torrance, CA <hr> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a> </blockquote> </html>