[Trombone-l] Bursitis

[Daniel Pliskin]

>When I was first diagnosed (bursitis & arthritis), I had a couple of
>cortisone shots (in each shoulder!), physical therapy for three months, an
>anti-inflammatory, etc...  I still couldn't play with an acceptable amount
>of pain until I got an ErgoBone.

I made a "thumb-saver" version of an Ergobone and it works quite well.  It 
supports the weight of the trombone with an adjustable rod that runs down to 
a clip on my belt.

But my problem is with my right shoulder, a problem that might go away 
entirely if I didn't try to play bebop.

DanP

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