Klarinet Archive - Posting 001366.txt from 1999/01

From: "Steven J. Goldman M.D." <gpsc@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Pains in hand
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 20:20:31 -0500

There have been many medical questions on the list. I would beg the members
to refrain from giving their advise as I have seen far to many incorrect
suggestions, some medically dangerous. You may feel that you are being
helpful, but you may be unwittingly causing irreparable harm to Ravel. Any
suggestion by a non-professional at all, or a physician who has not examined
the patient is, IMHO totally irresponsible.

My suggestion to Ravel is to see an orthopedic or rehabilitation specialist,
but only one who is very familiar with the problems of musicians. This is
the ONLY way that you will be assured of not doing greater harm to yourself.

If you do not know of such a specialist in your area contact me at
sjgoldman@-----.

Steve Goldman (wearing my physician hat)
Glenview, IL

-----Original Message-----
From: Ravel1024@-----.com]
Subject: [kl] Pains in hand

Help! I've only been playing again for about a month, and I'm developing
aches and pains in my left hand -- I think they are from the wrist being
splayed down, as that wrist motion can induce the symptoms...unfortunately
so
can other motions with the left hand. Do I need to learn somewhat different
hand positions? I think the aches and pains in my left hand are from the
wrist being splayed down, as that wrist motion can induce the
symptoms...unfortunately so can other motions with the left hand. Having
had
surgery on both hands from workplace keyboard-induced carpal tunnel
syndrome,
I'm very, very cautious. Have had to cut out practice for a week, take an
over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, etc.

I've tried to change my hand position, but it's hard to realize what's going
on, as the pain doesn't come during a practice session - it's usually much
later, often the next day. Since I won't be seeing my instructor for a
week,
I wonder if anyone on the list has any suggestions for me. I'm already
using
"Hand-eze" gloves, which helps.

I use speech recognition software at work, and do very little keyboarding at
home.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Ravel

Ravel

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