[Trombone-l] Wrist and arm aches...solutions?

[Chris Waage]

Derek:

I have had significant left arm and shoulder problems due to an injury, and
found that the Bullet Brace definitely helped.  Another thing to check is
the angle of the bell to slide attachment - even a 1/4" difference in the
angle can make a significant problem.

One other idea - check Doug Yeo's web site and look at his left hand grip.
He puts the slide crossbar between the second and third fingers, rather than
between the first and second.

It's all about the geometry of the instrument and your body.  Use a
full-length mirror to check your posture as well.

Chris

On 11/10/06 6:52 PM, "Derek M. Bondy" <derekbondy at comcast.net> smote the
keyboard with:

> Hi Guys,
> I have been recently experiencing pains in my left hand, wrist or
> lower arm after playing or practicing.  It goes away quickly after I
> rest but I was wondering if there were some thoughts or possible
> suggestions from others who have experienced the same thing.  I have
> thought about getting a bullet brace to help or I know there are
> certain hand grips or wraps that you can get, any luck with any of
> those?
> 
> I look forward to the reply
> 
> -derek
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