My shoulder

I have had to practise my violin a lot this week for a something important (those who know what keep quiet!!!!) and I think my shoulder upper arm area has kind of siezed up. I never usually play the violin this much so I reckon my shoulder isn't used to it.
It hurts when I move my arm when my violin is on it is really hurts but I can put up with it long enough to do what I have to do. I do use a shoulder rest though which has helped.

Anything I can to make it better very very quickly

Reply 1

lou p lou

2

try things like deep heat or placing something hot on the muscles (you can special bena bag thinsg that go in the microwave) to help the muscles, similarly something like a sauna or really hot bath are good for generally achiness

good luck!

lou xxx

Reply 2

LPK

20

a_musical_gal

I have had to practise my violin a lot this week for a something important (those who know what keep quiet!!!!) and I think my shoulder upper arm area has kind of siezed up. I never usually play the violin this much so I reckon my shoulder isn't used to it.
It hurts when I move my arm when my violin is on it is really hurts but I can put up with it long enough to do what I have to do. I do use a shoulder rest though which has helped.

Anything I can to make it better very very quickly

i know, when your boyfriend proposes to you your going to play the violin to give him his answer then you will go "yesssssssssss"

Reply 3

Agrippina

15

a_musical_gal

I have had to practise my violin a lot this week for a something important (those who know what keep quiet!!!!) and I think my shoulder upper arm area has kind of siezed up. I never usually play the violin this much so I reckon my shoulder isn't used to it.
It hurts when I move my arm when my violin is on it is really hurts but I can put up with it long enough to do what I have to do. I do use a shoulder rest though which has helped.

Anything I can to make it better very very quickly

SOunds like a touch of Repetitive Strain Injury to me! I had it last year from playing the viola too much. I was given a large dose of anti-inflammatories and told to not practice for at least two weeks! :frown:

Reply 4

AllergicToFairydust

OP

1

Eeyore

SOunds like a touch of Repetitive Strain Injury to me! I had it last year from playing the viola too much. I was given a large dose of anti-inflammatories and told to not practice for at least two weeks! :frown:

That REALLLY ISN'T GOOD......2 Weeks!

Reply 5

Geogger

13

Ibuprofen gel gently rubbed in AND an ibuprofen tablet before you go to bed.... worked wonders with my bad shoulder (not from violin, I hasten to add) and it always works for ski aches too.

Reply 6

Agrippina

15

a_musical_gal

That REALLLY ISN'T GOOD......2 Weeks!

Without meaning to sound discouraging, I couldn't play the flute or viola all summer because of it :frown:

Reply 7

AllergicToFairydust

OP

1

Painkillers are working I can actually play again.

Hurrah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply 8

Geogger

13

Be careful not to use JUST pain killers (like paracetemol), ibuprofen will help to relax the muscles and thus help untangle the knot / seizure. You can take paracetemol and ibuprofen together (as long as you are not allergic to them - or have asthma!)

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