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Arm injuries due to piano playing (I'm gonna need someone really knowledgeable)?
Here is the situation: I have pain when I play piano, also sometimes when I don't. Sometimes I get pain from doing absolutely nothing stressful to my arms. It often seems that when it happens for no reason I am sitting down, although resting my arms in my lap, usually they don't hurt when I am standing up. The pain is locating on both L and R forearms, the underside upper half by the elbow, but not quite to the elbow. The exact location of the pain is hard to pinpoint. Sometimes it is shoots through for a few seconds, sometimes a dull ache for a few hours.
I've tried the following treatments with no relief whatsoever: Chiropractics, icing, rest, active release therapy, meds, stretching, exercise, accupuncture, and etc.
It's not a pinched nerved, carpel tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, tendinosis, thoracic outlet syndrome, MS, tennis elbow, or focal dystonia. Anybody have any ideas? Don't say something just to get points please, thanks a lot!
I had this problem about 5 years ago - same type of pain on the upper half of the lower arm by the elbow - and after a lot of searching - going to a physical therapist, acupuncturist and whatnot, I've discovered that the core of the problem could not simply be cured by external treatment. It was something that had to be achieved actively instead of passively.
I noticed that whenever it gets cold, my body is more prone to ache when I play. Soaking your arms in hot water for 10-15 minutes every day (I don't know how effective Epsom salt is, but I'm sure it doesn't hurt - I've only used it once), helps blood circulation. It's not a problem solver - it's just a good step forward.
How long do you play the piano without stopping? Being aware of your body's exertion is so important. I would definitely warm up very slowly and softly - be mindful of every finger you put down. Keep the wrists and the thumbs extremely loose. Any time you put it down and those parts tighten, make a conscious effort to tell them to release. This goes as well for the neck. The spine extends up to the ear, actually, and the more compressed it is, the less flexible the rest of your body. So be aware of where your head is - make sure it doesn't come forward or go backwards. Make sure your shoulders are down. Don't forget to breathe with every phrase. Help your fingers play phrases with your wrist and elbows. Sit on the bench - extend your spine, and let go of your thighs. (I wasn't aware I was doing that for a while).
Most importantly - as soon as there is any kind of discomfort in any part of your body - stop! Go over the passage slowly. I would actually rework any piece you're playing that's giving you trouble by moving slowly and figuring out what exactly is going on in your body that is inhibiting what you want to express/what part of the body you're holding tension when you're playing a particular section. Keep reminding yourself to keep your shoulders down, wrists, thumbs, and neck loose, and any other part of your body that is tense - you'll revert to old habits once in a while, so keep reminding yourself.
By the way, it is natural for the arm below your elbow to tense up whenever your hand is extended, so whenever you can, relax your hand when you're not playing something with your hand extended. Also, you can breathe within any phrase... both literally and with your limbs. It's a momentary release while you're playing that relieves tension at that moment and helps you to continue.
Anyway, email me if you'd like, if you have any other questions.
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Tennis Elbow Treatment & Exercises For Hand Muscle Strength
What type of exercise(s) can I do for my tennis elbow to strengthen it?
I've had tennis elbow for a month now. If it doesn't get better the doc is suggesting physical therapy. What can I do at home now to help ease the pain and become stronger in that area?
I am now wearing the band on my forearm.
Bracing it for a time can sometimes be helpful. I would recommend consulting with the physical therapist as well to see what they say. Let them know that you would like to be able to have exercises that you can do at home instead of coming in several times a week.
I did this when I had to go to the Physical Therapist for some knee issues in the late 90s.
As for stretches in the mean time you could try just gentle bending but I would recommend checking with the physical therapist and your doctor to see what they say.
In the mean time here's the link to a site that might be of help. It's at: http://physicaltherapy.about.com
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