Doublereed Archive - Posting 000069.txt from 2005/11

From: "Alyssa Miller" <alphie@-----.com>
Subj: [DR-L] oboe & carpal tunnel
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 22:53:38 -0500

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking on the listserv for a few years. I'm completing my BMus
in April '06, and in the last year I've injured my right hand
(practicing)... carpal tunnel seems to be the general consensus, although
the medical system is failing me at this point. My fingers go numb and I
get shooting pain from the wrist into the hand and into the underside of the
forearm.

I've spent the last 6 months retraining my hands to a more ergonomical
position, and strengthening muscles and joints to try to keep the strain to
a minimum... and it hasn't flared up since last May, but it seems to be
getting worse again.

Are there any other oboists out there on the list with this sort of injury
that could offer suggestions? I don't want to lose the ability to play!
I'm already working with a neckstrap and looking at getting an adjustable
thumbrest for my horn.

Thanks,

Alyssa

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