Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2004 9:03 pm
Absolutely the best advice on the subject.
If you live in a big city, you may even be able to see a doctor who specialises with musicians. (There is a musician's clinic here in Toronto). You could also try an osteopath, physiotherapist, or maybe an Alexander technician and bring your euphonium with you. They will be able to diagnose your problem by observing your playing posture.
The generic advice you will most likely receive is:
-Practice sitting down at least 50% of the time.
-When practising standing up, put down your horn and rest for a minute every five or ten minutes.
-stretch the affected areas. (the doctor will be able to show you the right stretches).
Your situation is extremely common: you have pain due to a posture that creates an imbalance of tension in your body. I think just about every serious musician goes through this situation at least once and probably several times during their career. However, every person's body is unique and the exact recipe for relief will depend on your own personal circumstances. Which is why you MUST seek professional advice.
Good luck!
If you live in a big city, you may even be able to see a doctor who specialises with musicians. (There is a musician's clinic here in Toronto). You could also try an osteopath, physiotherapist, or maybe an Alexander technician and bring your euphonium with you. They will be able to diagnose your problem by observing your playing posture.
The generic advice you will most likely receive is:
-Practice sitting down at least 50% of the time.
-When practising standing up, put down your horn and rest for a minute every five or ten minutes.
-stretch the affected areas. (the doctor will be able to show you the right stretches).
Your situation is extremely common: you have pain due to a posture that creates an imbalance of tension in your body. I think just about every serious musician goes through this situation at least once and probably several times during their career. However, every person's body is unique and the exact recipe for relief will depend on your own personal circumstances. Which is why you MUST seek professional advice.
Good luck!