Klarinet Archive - Posting 000490.txt from 1998/10

From: "Dee Hays" <deerich@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Carpel Tunnel Syndrom
Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 22:23:38 -0400

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From: CkSlurpee@-----.com>
Date: Sunday, October 11, 1998 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: [kl] Carpel Tunnel Syndrom

>I was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel syndrom about a month or so ago, and was
>told the same thing...to not play for a few weeks and then minimal for
months
>after that. Well, I did as instructed and by the end of the 2nd week, it
felt
>better, but as soon as I started playing again, it flaired up again.
>
>My only advice is to wear a wrist splint whenever and as much as you can,
>continue to play, but only if it doesn't hurt! If the pain continues, go
to a
>specialist for a better exam.
>
>Best of luck,
>
>Sharon Rice

And try a neck strand and getting an adjustable thumbrest. The thumb was
never intended to bear ANY weight! Stress on the thumb can propagate not
only to the wrist but also the shoulder and elbow. It is amazing that more
people don't have problems.

Dee Hays
Canton, SD

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