Klarinet Archive - Posting 000362.txt from 1998/07

From: "Jason L. Cable" <cabes@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Tendonitis
Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 01:21:00 -0400

Hello!

I have just been diagnosed with tendonitis and am not allowed to play
clarinet or type for three weeks. After the 3 weeks I will visit my doctor
again. My doctor put me on 600 mg of ibuprofen 3 times a day. He did not
think Physical Therapy was needed. My symptoms are severe weakness in my
hands, which makes me unable to hold and play a clarinet for any length of
time. I also have frequent numbness in my hands and nearly constant pain in
my wrists and hands.

Are there any exercises I can do to relieve the pain and/or strengthen my
hands without stressing my wrist/hands too much? Also, is there any way to
prevent tendonitis in the future? NOTE: From here on I will be using a BG
neck strap when I play. Playing is very important to me as I am entering
college this fall to study Music Ed.

Much thanks,

Jason L. Cable
cabes@-----.com
http://users.penn.com/~cabes/

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