Klarinet Archive - Posting 000360.txt from 1998/02

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: tendonitis
Date: Fri, 6 Feb 1998 21:40:22 -0500

On Fri, 6 Feb 1998 Bafra@-----.com wrote:
> And if you take ibuprofen, it only "masks"
> the pain; doesn't cure it... You won't feel pain but the dammage will still be
> there.

Just a quick response to this......the pain is caused by inflamation. The
Ibuprofen does not mask pain, it simply reduces swelling which reduces
pain. As simple as that!

> A few years ago, I was SOOOOO tensed when I was playing; my neck was hurting
> and my muscles were as hard as cement... I started to swim (every musician
> should swim; it RELAXES the mind and body) and this year, I started to stretch
> all my body --especially the arms, hands and neck-- before playing and I think
> it is almost necessary to do. I take a good 5 minutes to do it.

Hey....I swim too! Lots of fun.....who can beat 7:00 flat for a 500 yard
swim with flips? LOL

> Don't forget the body is an incredible "machine" and it needs care and
> consideration.
>
> I hope your problems will take little time to go away and maybe you can try
> some of my suggestions?!?

Abstension from the clarinet is often important.......all good
recommendations.

Roger Garrett
IWU