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 Numb hands
Author: Marie from New York 
Date:   2009-03-23 17:53

This is a question that others may have addressed in this site before. Anyway, I would appreciate any comments from others with similar experiences. I have been experiencing numbness in my hands, especially left hand, while playing. Some days it is very bad and within a few moments I can't feel the keys, other days, no problem at all. I've been playing for over forty years and have never really experienced this except for briefly a few times. A massage therapist recently told me she thought it might be thoracic outlet syndrome, but I figure I might have to head to the doctor for an explanation.

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 Re: Numb hands
Author: DavidBlumberg 
Date:   2009-03-23 18:01

Absolutely see your Doctor - whatever it is, he can find it out. Neck, Carpal Tunnel, etc.....


And you don't want to drop your instrument on the floor because you can't feel it.

I have a student dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from renovating his house using a Jack Hammer among other tools.

Did him in for the time being.

http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com


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 Re: Numb hands
Author: elmo lewis 
Date:   2009-03-24 01:27

Could be: poor circulation, carpal tunnel, a neurological problem or even anxiety. Get to a doctor and find out.

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 Re: Numb hands
Author: Brenda Siewert 
Date:   2009-03-24 17:43

Doctor visit for sure...but sounds like carpal tunnel. You can get a brace to wear when you're not playing and also do exercises (physical, not musical) to help with the pinched nerve. I've never had to have the surgery, and I learned the exercises to do so it helps a lot.

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 Re: Numb hands
Author: Sarah M 
Date:   2009-03-25 17:36

i suggest using a neck strap so that the instrument at least wont fall too far to the ground...this also might help relieving some of the pressure on your thumb. definetely see a doctor, but until then (and even after then), consider investing in a neckstrap.

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