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playing till it hurts

From the beautiful music that is produced by the classical musician and his/her instrument, one may never guess that pain or discomfort may be behind it. What I am referring to is different than the emotional pangs or turmoil that may be underlying the performance or being channeled into creativity. This is the less romantic side--the bothersome and sometimes career-confounding physical injuires that result from physical strain or overuse. Athletes and computer-using professionals are also commonly identified victims of such disorders as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis. For them, and for musicians, there is help, and even more potent, prevention methods that can spare one from the suffering. This page and the many resources it links to will inform you, so that the violin will be the only one crying.

Tue, 07 Mar 2000 04:48:54 -0800

Submitted by: Allison Conner