Been doing some overtime at work recently: painting, in fact. Now I'm not a painter by profession so was surprised when my right forearm / wrist showed signs of stress. I had a small bump in the arm (thumb side) about 1" from the wrist. Stiffness, general swelling and ache went with it.
Did more painting and noticed a kind-of creaking in the arm that could be felt and heard.
Last night I went rehersing and, after a couple of hours, my arm / wrist was in quite some trouble. Funny thing is, private rehersal at home made no apparent difference to the condition. But I guess digging in a bit more made things much worse.
Now I'm quite worried about how my playing will be affected by this apparent painting induced RSI. It's clear I can't continue to play as things are.
Haven't see a doctor yet but, as noted, I am worried about things.
John
Did more painting and noticed a kind-of creaking in the arm that could be felt and heard.
Last night I went rehersing and, after a couple of hours, my arm / wrist was in quite some trouble. Funny thing is, private rehersal at home made no apparent difference to the condition. But I guess digging in a bit more made things much worse.
Now I'm quite worried about how my playing will be affected by this apparent painting induced RSI. It's clear I can't continue to play as things are.
Haven't see a doctor yet but, as noted, I am worried about things.
John
