Save your arms for the fight
Oh and prednisone.. ugh- love/hate that stuff. Was on it for years with lots of nasty side effects. But it sure is effective. No addiction though. Now vicodin.. thats a different story..
Either way, that's interesting about the grip. Used to hear that a lot in regards to riding motorcycles. People instinctively squeeze the grips way too tight. causes similar problems, and affects riding performance. Making those small adjustments can make a big difference.