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Right Hand Tension

Author: platinumdoor
Date: 2020-07-24 07:09

Hello, I am currently a senior in high school and take playing the clarinet pretty seriously. I am considering majoring in clarinet performance however, I fear having some type of physical injury in the long term future. I play with a neckstrap and while this definitely helps, sometimes I feel tension in my right forearm during and slightly after playing. I have been diagnosed with hypermobility in my hands; this makes them weaker than the normal person so I have found a neckstrap really helps with support. I am unsure how to combat this issue and am concerned about potientially going into music and having some type of health issue later in life (such as tendonitis). Is tension or tightness something to be concerned about? I wouldn't describe the sensation as painful however, I am just trying to consider long term effects when deciding my college major. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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