I am learning to play the english concertina, and I have got to the stage where the muscles down the side of my hands are aching loads from doing things they didn't have to do before. I know the muscles will adapt and stop hurting soon, but I just need some general all purpose encouragement to keep me going (also I have a broken toe and it hurts when I inadvertently tap my foot to keep time).

Anyhow, I thought this would be the place to get some encouragement and a virtual hand massage.... please...

Bagpuss