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Poor piano injuries (I'll need someone really competent)?

Here's the situation: I have pain when I play piano, sometimes, if I do not know. Sometimes I get pain to do, nothing stressful, my arms. Often it seems that if there is no reason for why I sitting on happening, although my arms resting in your lap, as a rule they do not hurt when I standing up. The pain is on both L and R forearms, the underside of the upper half at the elbow, but not quite up to the elbow positioning. The exact location of pain is difficult to determine exactly. Sometimes it is shot by a few seconds, sometimes a dull ache for a few hours. I've tried to delete the following treatments with no relief: chiropractic, icing, resting, active release therapy, medication, stretching, Movement, acupuncture, etc. It is not a pinched nerved, carpel tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tendonitis, thoracic outlet syndrome, MS, tennis elbow, or focal dystonia. Who any ideas? Do not say anything just to please points, thank you!

I had this problem about 5 years ago – the same kind of pain in the upper half of the forearm at the elbow – and after a long search – going to physiotherapists, acupuncturists and so on, I discovered that the core of the problem is not simply due to external treatment be healed. It was something that had to be achieved actively instead of passively. I noticed that when it is cold, my body more susceptible to pain when I play. Soaking Their arms in hot water for 10-15 minutes daily (I do not know how effective is Epsom salt, but I'm sure it does not hurt – I've used it only once!) promotes blood circulation. It is not a problem solver – it's just a good step forward. How long do you want to play the piano without stopping? Aware of the body, Effort is so important. I would definitely warm up very slowly and smoothly – make sure you put each finger. Keep the wrists and thumbs extremely loose. Each time put it down and drag the pieces to tell a deliberate effort to solve them. This also applies to the neck. The spinal column extends to the ear, in fact, and the more compressed, the less flexible the rest of your body. So knowing where your head – make sure it does not come forward or go backward. Make sure your shoulders are down. Do not forget to breathe with each movement. Help your finger phrases play with your wrist and elbow. Sit on the bench – You extend your spine and leave your thighs. (I did not realize I did that for a while). Most importantly – if there is some sort of Pain in one or your body – stop! Drive slowly through the passage. I would actually reworking each piece you play, that's your trouble by Slowly and find out what exactly is going on in your body that is inhibiting what you / express what you are keeping part of the body voltage, if you want a certain portion. Keep remember to keep the shoulders, loose wrists, thumbs, neck, and all other parts of the body that is tense – They are back to old habits once in a while, so time and again to remind yourself. By the way, it is natural for the arm below the elbow to cramp, if your hand is extended, so whenever you can, relax your hand if you do not play a little with the hand extended. You can also within one set of breathing … both literally and with the limbs. There is a current version while you play, the tension is resolved in this moment and helps you to continue. Anyway, e-mail me if you would like, if you have any questions.