Klarinet Archive - Posting 000412.txt from 1998/07

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: RE: [kl] Tendonitis
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 04:00:34 -0400

All this stuff abouttreatment is no doubt useful. Why does no one seem to
be taking measures to *prevent* it?
rjs

On Wed, 15 Jul 1998, Steven J Goldman, MD wrote:

> Date: Wed, 15 Jul 1998 23:59:27 -0500
> From: "Steven J Goldman, MD" <gpsc@-----.com>
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> To: klarinet <klarinet@-----.org>
> Subject: RE: [kl] Tendonitis
>
> It sounds like you have more than tendinitis. If what you describe as
> numbness is shooting, burning, or so-called pins-and-needles discomfort, you
> probably have something called carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). If vigorously
> shaking your hands gives you prompt relief for a time, CTS is very likely.
> It's caused by one of the nerves going to your hand being compressed by a
> band of fibers that wraps around everyones wrists. The symptoms come and go,
> and occur at night (often waking you up) and during activities in which the
> wrists are held in flexion or extension, such as playing the clarinet or
> using a computer keyboard.. IF you have this problem (I never diagnose over
> the net), a splint which keeps your wrist straight and is worn at night can
> be very helpful. Never have seen it used while playing the clarinet, but if
> it doesn't interfere with your dexterity it may help then. In severe cases
> there are other very good treatments, but they are more involved.
> The weakness you have (assuming it is true weakness and not just discomfort
> caused by numbness) is probably tendonitis and the ibuprofen should help the
> symptoms while you recuperate.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason L. Cable [mailto:cabes@-----.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 12:21 AM
> To: Klarinet
> Subject: [kl] Tendonitis
>
>
> 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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