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- How do I stop slouching when playing guitar?
- Is playing guitar bad for back?
- Why does my back hurt after playing guitar?
How do I stop slouching when playing guitar?
Sit down and assume your regular playing position. Now, raise your fretting hand. If your guitar starts to wobble around, or worse still, does a face plant, then you're probably not holding it right. You should be using your strumming arm to hold it against your body.
Is playing guitar bad for back?
Hold Your Guitar Closer to You
This is only going to cause you to slouch and bend your back. This, of course, results in an abnormally bent back which can stress your spine and cause long-term back pain.
Why does my back hurt after playing guitar?
The most common way to cause back pain while playing the guitar is simply the way you're sitting. ... Ideally, you're going to want to sit upright with your chest slightly pushing outwards. Don't push out too far, as you can also overarch your lower back, which can be just as painful over time.
