Klarinet Archive - Posting 000209.txt from 1996/09

From: Neil Leupold <nleupold@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Further advice response
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 1996 23:36:07 -0400

On Mon, 2 Sep 1996, David Blumberg wrote:

> The timing of taking Advil does also help. Take it 1 hour before playing.

Thank you, David. I will try this.

> Zostrix is another thing you should try. It is a capsaicin creme (red pepper)
> that feels hot when you put on (use a tissue-Don't touch it -if you rub your
> eyes, the creme that got in your fingernails will BURN). This stuff is quite
> good for reducing pain of Arthritis, and tendonitis. There is Zostrix HP (high
> potency with enough red pepper to go mexican) also. Use it before going to
> sleep.

Is this an OTC?

Thanks,
Neil

> > available commercially which will alleviate my problem. Should it be
> > something loose-fitting but rigid? Should I be concerned about restriction
> > of blood flow from a brace which fits snugly?
> >
> > I know that what I should do is consult a physician directly, but I'm
> > exploring this avenue first because I suspect very strongly that the crux of
> > the problem rests in the area of physical relaxation. My body is too tense
> > from personal stress, and I'm seeking ways of minimizing the harmful
> > side-effects of that stress while I alter my mindset and lifestyle...in
> > order to effect greater relaxation during practice and performance.
> >
> > The increase in practice time is concurrent with the increase in my
> > performance activities. I'm teaching more. I'm gigging more. I've got
> > an audition for yet another orchestra in 4 days. Thus, with the increase
> > in music to be learned, I'm putting in many daily hours on both Bb and
> > bass clarinet (bass has problems of its own related to neck angle, but no
> > wrist problem since I'm not supporting the instrument). I don't
> > anticipate a decrease in activity or practice time over the next four
> > months, so I desire to take quick and effective action. Please respond
> > genuinely with whatever you've got.
> >
> > Sincere thanks,
> >
> > Neil
> >
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> > Neil Leupold
> > Southern Methodist University
> > Meadows School of the Arts
> > nleupold@-----.edu
> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >
>