Klarinet Archive - Posting 000308.txt from 1998/10

From: Michal Balass <mibst21+@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] Carpel Tunnel Syndrom
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1998 18:52:24 -0400

I have been diagnosed with carpel tunnel about 10 months ago. I found it
hard to play at times, but it really has not affected my playing until
recently. Now, when I practice, I notice I can play only for about 10 -15
minutes before my hand gets tired and numb. It has affected my playing
greatly because I do not get as much playing time in an hour or so that I
should. Does anyone have any ideas about what I should do? Btw, going to
a doctor did not help, he just recommend that I should stop playing, and I
do not see that as a option.

Does anyone have other ideas??

thanks

Michal

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