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08-05-2022, 06:19 AM
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Good news, I can play guitar again...
I had a carpal tunnel scare in my left hand, three fingers went numb, and it was difficult to play, Seen a doctor and he did lots of nerve tests and said i needed a padded elbow brace, I got one at CVS and I can play again !!!!!!
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08-05-2022, 07:42 AM
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Nice to find an easy fix to what an be a very complicated issue.
I had more than a few clients who referred to CTS as "Crapal Tunnel Syndrome." And with a staight face. David
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08-05-2022, 08:10 AM
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It is great that you have found a solution; however, you should think about the cause. I'm not a doctor but I have had similar issues in the past that are now just an afterthought. If you can strengthen your forearms, you will likely not have future problems. This is a very simple thing that can be done in about 5 minutes each day.
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08-05-2022, 08:11 AM
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Great news Yamaha Man! Play on!
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08-05-2022, 08:37 AM
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I know how you feel- I had carpal tunnel last year and couldn't use my picking ring finger. I now have cubital tunnel, downsizing to a 00 size guitar seems to have helped.
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08-05-2022, 08:38 AM
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I've been having a conversation with a very busy percussionist friend of mine who has had his life transformed by a course of visits to a Harley St skeletal specialist. He has come away with a map of his occupational injuries, a plan for dealing with them (and not exacerbating them) and a handy machine for helping with muscle tone and blood flow.
I'll be investigating further but the advice given to him was - address the cause.
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08-05-2022, 08:45 AM
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That's great to hear. I know the relief in getting a treatment that works. I've been dealing with (successfully so far) ulnar nerve neuropathy and trigger finger, both in the fretting arm/hand. Get diagnosed early and stick with whatever treatment a good doc recommends! Play on!
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08-05-2022, 08:55 AM
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Excellent news! My son-in-law just had carpal tunnel surgery and is now recovering. It happens to so many people. Glad you are doing better!
- Glenn
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08-05-2022, 09:17 AM
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Yay! I'm happy for you!
Bob
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