Many of us do not realise how physically demanding playing
an instrument at professional level can be.
For
over 25 years I have been treating musicians problems. These
conditions can result directly from playing and indirectly
from other reasons including hypertonicity, over-use and RSI,
trauma, inappropriate technique, bad posture, and occasionally,
disease processes. The vast majority of cases that I have seen
have been for muscle and joint problems and were therefore
amenable to myo-articulation ( MA ).
The
application of MA can provide a much accelerated healing process.
It combines muscle stretching and softening along the entire
length of the individual muscles of the body.
Muscles,
especially the deep muscles often become 'musclebound'. In this
ultra-tense state the muscles will ache and tire very rapidly.
They are being starved of Oxygen.
The
nervous system has two ways of dealing with tense muscles. If
the muscle being irritated for whatever reason is a superficial
muscle i.e. one which is in the outer layer of muscles weakening
and loss of bulk will often occur. However, if the muscles in
question are the deep, supportive and postural muscles, they
will tighten and shorten in response to irritation.
The
deep muscles usually become tight when their associated joints
have been used repetitively and, or have an injured joint or
joint dislacement along the muscle's length. Every muscle in
the body is in contact with at least one joint along its length.
In the case of the hand and forearm many of the muscles must
cross multiple joints.
Have
a good look at the pages of this site. There are many 3D animations
which will need Quicktime to operate, so download
it here if you need a copy.
You
will be able to directly relate what you see on-screen to your
own anatomy. If you have any specific questions about any related
problem that you may be experiencing, then do not hesitate to email
me, I will reply to you as soon as I can.
Paul
Manley.... enjoy the site !! email
me here
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