Klarinet Archive - Posting 000334.txt from 2002/07

From: "Robert Beckett" <word-doc@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (and the doubling question)
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2002 11:08:15 -0400

Robert, you should try immobilizing your painful hands at night, using a
brace that attaches with velcro. Often, when we sleep, we curl our hands,
bending them at the wrist and putting a strain on the carpal tunnel. The
brace makes this impossible, while still permitting sleep. It won't cure
CTS, but this may extend the time you have available before pain makes you
put down the horn. When you do talk to someone about surgery (which I have
had on both hands), I encourage you to explore micro-surgery. It took me
almost fourth months to recover from regular CTS surgery, but less than
three weeks to full recovery from micro-surgery. Of course, only a surgeon
can advise you about what best suits your particular needs, but at least
inquire about this option. Good luck.

Robert D. Beckett
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert S. Nalezinski" <nalezinski@-----.net>
Subject: [kl] Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (and the doubling question)

> Hello,
>
> I have carpel tunnel syndrome and it hurts to play, and since that I
> want to play, that presents a problem. Are there any methods that
> anyone has found, that helps speed things up a bit, so I can get back to
> playing again?
>
> I am an American living in Germany so seeing a doctor at the moment
> isn't the easiest thing for me... else that is where I would be right
> now.
>
> As for the doubling question that was asked in the other thread... It is
> guitar for me, and I have been rotating between the two instruments
> trying to help keep my hands/wrists pain-free. (Which does seem to help
> a little.)
>
> Thanks and have a great week,
>
> Robert
>
>
>
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