True, arthritis can cause pain in knuckles. This pain could be accelerated by the grip size.

Just check your grip size and, in particular, if the knuckle is fitting around the grip neatly. Once grips were kind of "not round" and a bit rectangular making it possible for the knuckles to fit neatly into the shape of the handle.  You should not have to really squeeze the racket grip so tightly except on impact with the ball - try the slogan "hit and grip" and see if it makes any difference to the amount of tension in the muscles.

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If you mean the smallest knuckle on your index finger I can't see how grip would cause that pain. Funny thing, soon after I wrote my first response, I got knuckle pain on the big knuckle of my ring finger. It's kind of like arthritis which gets cleared up with topical or oral antiinflammatories

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It sounds like an issue with your grip. Once your grip is correct (i.e. the way you hold the racquet) it may also be that the racquet grip is a bit too thin or thick.

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Hi guys

Thanks for the replies.  I'll have a read through the technique in the Squash Library - knowing me, it's bound to be down to me and my grip!

Thanks again!

Gareth

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Before taking meds I would be looking at my technique.  The incorrect grip can cause a lot of strain on the wrist, hand and arm muscles.  Take a look at our extensive squashgame library.

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See your doctor, maybe some anti-inflammatories or a cortisone shot will reset it. I've got some odd pains come up in joints, quite painful, but rest or medication just made them vanish.

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