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Violin Discussion BoardHealthAny advice for carpal tunnel syndrome?From Michael PijoanHealth: My doctor has predicted severe carpal tunnel syndrome in the next 5 years. I cannot let this happen. Any advice is appreciate greatly.  22 replies - Last 2009-11-18 10:39
arm wrapFrom Sue BechlerHealth: I'm wondering why placing one on my forearm is helping upper-arm pain. 3 replies - Last 2009-11-13 09:54
SF Bay Area Hand SurgeonsFrom Douglas TommHealth: Seeking recommendations for hand surgeons in the bay area (south bay preferred) 3 replies - Last 2009-11-8 11:13
Sensitive skin solutionsFrom Kathryn WoodbyHealth: What have you used for yourself and students to help with sensitive skin in the neck and collarbone area? Friction and thickness are a consideration. 13 replies - Last 2009-11-5 12:25
Adult student with numb finger tipsFrom Marty DaltonHealth: Can you help me figure this out? 9 replies - Last 2009-10-26 12:13
Tendon problems-allergic reaction to antibiotic-ideas?From jennifer steinfeldt warrenHealth: Any ideas on how to deal with this if it is the problem; it isn't the same as tendonitus or tendon problems from playing.... 5 replies - Last 2009-9-23 12:02
KUN Voce shoulder restFrom Maria LHealth: KUN Voce - it hurts! If you use it, do you have the same problem - and perhaps a solution? 15 replies - Last 2009-9-23 05:55
Anaesthetic, drip, left arm difficultyFrom Caitlin McMillanHealth: I had surgery yesterday, and they put a drip in my left arm. 20 hours(ish) later, I have trouble playing viola for more than 20 minutes. My left arm feels weak and my finger tips in the arm tingly. 5 replies - Last 2009-9-20 15:53
Broken finger recoveryFrom Karen JohnsonHealth: What is your experience? 26 replies - Last 2009-9-17 09:13
Bracelets!From Sean Li ChildHealth: Does anyone find that wearing magnetic, copper, or titanium bracelets help you play the violin better by reducing pain and soreness in the hands? Do you wear only on the left hand or right hand too? 23 replies - Last 2009-9-10 17:03
A Scruffy ProblemFrom Benjamin DavisHealth: I am an 18 year old male violinist who has extremely fast growing facial hair. It irritates my neck when I play any extended period of time. Any suggestions? 10 replies - Last 2009-9-5 18:25
Playing too much in tune...From Charles CHealth: Playing in tune makes my ear hurt! 24 replies - Last 2009-9-1 12:23
Who actually plays without tension?From Kathryn WoodbyHealth: We talk a lot about playing with freedom. Who's actually able to achieve it? 35 replies - Last 2009-8-30 09:17
Cut fingernails too short on the left handFrom Rhonda StoutHealth: The index fingernail hurts too much when I play 9 replies - Last 2009-8-27 15:11
TenosynovitisFrom owen bellHealth: How to deal with tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheaths) in the left hand with regard to playing 2 replies - Last 2009-8-24 17:42
How to keep playing when you reach your 60's and beyondFrom Terry HsuHealth: I'm not there yet, but one day hope to be. I'm curious to hear from older violinists what they do in order to keep playing. Do you play painfree? Do you have pain but manage it? Any tips or thoughts about how to keep playing as you age. 8 replies - Last 2009-8-17 12:15
Injury advice: Hand goes numb/tingly/weak after playing//hand doctor recommendationFrom Drew YoumansHealth: I have a possibly serious hand injury and need advice. 17 replies - Last 2009-8-14 20:42
Accident on fingerFrom LyeYen TienHealth: My son accidentally ripped off.. 5 replies - Last 2009-7-25 07:48
Red Mark Under Your Chin?From Stephanie LauHealth: Do you have a red mark under your chin from playing the violin? 71 replies - Last 2009-7-19 14:47
Violin HickeyFrom Angela HHealth: I have one but it doesn't hurt at all its just there and I was wondering if that would be from holding my violin wrong? Also does anyone know how to make it go away? 37 replies - Last 2009-7-19 14:34
Bowing forearm painFrom Ken KarnofskyHealth: I've just returned to playing violin after many years. Four months into it, I've started experiencing pain in my bowing forearm and wrist. Any suggestions for improving my position or technique to avoid this problem? 8 replies - Last 2009-7-4 01:40
Music BrailleFrom Laurie NilesHealth: Someone who lost their vision would like to take up violin again and needs to know about music braille. How do they learn about it? 6 replies - Last 2009-7-1 08:06
Strength training for violin??From mark novakHealth: Wondering about strength training for the violin after reading books and sites like this. Seems free weights are discourged and maybe Yoga and/or pilates. Thoughts??? 77 replies - Last 2009-6-28 19:36
best rosin for evah pirazzi strings?From Edy HenningHealth: what is the best kind of rosin for evah pirazzi strings made by pirastro? 19 replies - Last 2009-6-17 05:58
A question about stress-induced Raynaud's.From Ann MillerHealth: An adult beginner violinist is looking for some help from others with experience with stress-induced Raynaud's (constriction of blood vessels resulting in color changes and loss of blood to the hands - can be induced by cold or stress) 5 replies - Last 2009-6-11 10:24
Shoulder Research in ViolinistsFrom Jonathan ReynoldsHealth: An important study investigating possible biomechanical causes for right shoulder injuries in violinists is being conducted at the University of Minnesota. Violinists with right shoulder injuries are sought to participate in this important study. 17 replies - Last 2009-6-1 16:54
Violin, the culprit for carotid stenosis?From Barbara SchlauchHealth: Does pressure on the neck under the left jaw cause plaque build up of the left carotid? 10 replies - Last 2009-5-6 08:36
violin playing causes hypertension?From mark jeffaresHealth: Measurement of blood pressure on the day after practicing the violin show significantly higher readings than on the days after no practice. 12 replies - Last 2009-4-27 17:46
Finding the right equipmentFrom Dimitri AdamouHealth: If only there was a 1 size that fits all 7 replies - Last 2009-4-1 21:22
Suspected ganglion cyst in 17-year-old daughter's right wristFrom Jackie MuellerHealth: We are wondering if there are any ideas or suggestions since this diagnosis last year in her left wrist resolved quickly, while this suspected ganglion seems to be lingering. 12 replies - Last 2009-3-21 18:22
A hearing phenomenon...From Tommy AtkinsonHealth: I've been having sporadic occurrences of "perfect pitch" in the past several weeks 2 replies - Last 2009-3-16 17:04
Chubby leads to violin or violin leads to chubby?From Anne-Marie ProulxHealth: In the violin world, many many great violinist are slightly to quite over weight... 47 replies - Last 2009-3-16 15:08
Asymmetrical body?From Julie C.Health: I think my left shoulder is smaller than my right shoulder. Is this normal? 6 replies - Last 2009-3-6 18:15
Alexander Technique (method)From Ray RandallHealth: What is A.T. and is it worth studying? 49 replies - Last 2009-3-1 17:43
Strange New Shoulder/Back PainFrom Sydney MeneesHealth: It has gotten progressively worse. I can only practice in small increments now. 21 replies - Last 2009-2-24 02:19
The health perils of a musical careerFrom Laurie NilesHealth: You can get yourself into a lot of health trouble: overuse injuries, focal dystonia, skin problems, tinnitus...the list goes on. A link to a detailed article. 6 replies - Last 2009-2-1 14:11
Fiddle-Ezy -- Violin Support HolderFrom Marlene BricknerHealth: I need violin support holder to help me get back into playing the violin after cervical neck fusion (surgery). 9 replies - Last 2009-1-22 16:08
Silk ClothFrom Gon ZoHealth: Trying to solve the problem of discomfort in the neck and chin when playing. 25 replies - Last 2009-1-18 07:24
warming up and what isFrom Anne-Marie ProulxHealth: see title 17 replies - Last 2009-1-15 09:58
Performance injury doctor listFrom Laurie NilesHealth: I just found a geographical list of performing arts medicine clinics to help you find one in your area 1 reply - Last 2009-1-13 19:35
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