How Do You Prevent Wrist, Finger, And Forearm Strain When Playing Guitar?
It is often easy to forget how physically demanding playing the guitar can be. It is not uncommon to see guitar players who are suffering from a variety of problems, including tendonitis (an inflammation of the tendons) and carpel tunnel syndrome (when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to pain, paresthesias, and muscle weakness in the hand).These can be debilitating problems, but they are preventable. There are some important things you can do to protect yourself from having these problems now or later down the road. First and foremost it is important to stretch before you play or practice, which not only helps to prevent injury, but will also allow you to play more effectively. The best way to do this is to start off by stretching the fingers one by one. Start by placing your left hand thumb against your right hand palm and pushing back slightly, not so far that it hurts but far enough so you can feel a stretch. Hold for about 30 seconds. Do this with the rest of yo
