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If you get backache after playing or practicing the piano for a while, you may be sitting improperly. You are probably holding your upper body mostly by your lower back muscle. ... If you sit at the front edge of the bench, you do need to use your abdominal muscle to balance and move (tilt) right-left, or front - back.
- What should I do if my back hurts after playing?
- What injuries can you get from playing piano?
- Can you injure yourself playing piano?
What should I do if my back hurts after playing?
Strains and sprains in your back can often be treated at home:
- Limit physical activity for a few days. ...
- Apply ice for the first 48 to 72 hours, then switch to heat.
- If needed, take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
What injuries can you get from playing piano?
Pianists are all-too-often afflicted with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, as well, which we'll cover but, first… These two injuries, along with 'Carpal Tunnel Syndrome' (CTS) and painful wrist, finger and thumb tendon problems fall into the category of 'Repetitive Strain Injuries' (RSIs) as you may know.
Can you injure yourself playing piano?
Most injuries that pianists end up having come from tension and overuse (repetitive patterns) of our tendons in our hands and arms. ... The most common signs of injuries reported are: Pain - in the hands, arms, neck, shoulders, and back. Numbness in fingers and/or hands from nerve entrapment.
