Re: Arthritis
Hmm, it's not clear if you're playing a lot, or would like to play a few hours a day. Maybe some more info on what instrument (string gauge, height of action, especially), what style, and if possible a video of you playing would let people see and comment on your ergonomics: posture, breathing, where you hold tension. That's assuming you don't have a teacher or player friends who can observe.
The instrument requires good amounts of muscular effort, to address that you can try lower action, light gauge strings, tune down a half step, amplification, play at lower volume, hydrate, proper warmup, take frequent breaks, always keep hands/arms warm in winter etc. Learning to relax the pick grip and fretting action makes a big difference.
Also could try arnica as anti inflammatory, i get these little pills from German firm Boiron.
Last edited by gtani7; Oct-22-2016 at 4:05pm.
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