CARPAL TUNNEL. Trigger finger. Frozen shoulder. These are among every guitarist’s nightmare ailments. Fortunately, by using body awareness and a few quick exercises, you can avoid these and other problems, and heal faster if you’re already hurt.
Just ask Dr. Lou Jacobs, a chiropractor and acupuncturist in Portland, Maine. He has 20 years of experience treating musician injuries for clients that include Steve Vai, Blackberry Smoke, Eagles of Death Metal and the Pixies. He offered up useful advice along with his five prevention/recovery exercises that will help you continue to enjoy a lifetime of guitar playing.
Is guitar playing usually the source of the problems your clients experience?
If they play a lot and have irregular form, yes, but often there are multiple factors. Any activity that’s repetitive or heavy on a part of your body will make you more vulnerable
