Back tension/pain

[green3101]

Hi all,

bit of a weird one.

I get ready bad back pain/tension/stiffness when playing bass, even sitting down. I’m quite tall so I wonder if this has anything to do with it.

would love to hear some advice

thanks

 

[Lobster11]

I'm not a doctor, but the first and most obvious thing that comes to mind is posture. One possibility that might explain why it happens both sitting and standing is that you have a bad habit of constantly leaning over so you can look at the fretboard rather than keeping your back straight back. Are you guilty of that?

 

[green3101]

I'm not a doctor, but the first and most obvious thing that comes to mind is posture. One possibility that might explain why it happens both sitting and standing is that you have a bad habit of constantly leaning over so you can look at the fretboard rather than keeping your back straight back. Are you guilty of that?

Yeah I think I may be, any tips?

 

[Lobster11]

Yeah I think I may be, any tips?

Um.... Stop doing that?

Seriously.... I suggest that you spend a few practice sessions focusing on your posture. Do something simple that doesn't require you to pay attention to your left hand so you can focus on your posture instead, and then gradually work your way back to your normal routine.

 

[fearceol]

even sitting down.

Do you use the strap when sitting and do you sit on a couch or a soft armchair ?

If so, ditch the couch and armchair in favour of a kitchen chair with a back.

 

[TOOL460002]

Open up your shoulders. When your posture crumples inward you get problems.

 

[Diplock]

Regarding posture practicing in front of a large mirror can be quite informative.