- Why does my forearm hurt playing piano?
- Can playing piano cause tendonitis?
- What does it mean if you feel pain in your forearm?
Why does my forearm hurt playing piano?
Possible causes
Forearm tension (co-contraction) and overly forceful movements may over time lead to pain. As piano playing involves repetitive activity, often at speed and with force, professional pianists in particular are at risk of experiencing some arm or hand pain at some point in their career.
Can playing piano cause tendonitis?
A pianist who practices relentlessly, playing for many hours on end, will be prone to developing tendonitis, an inflammation of the tendon that often occurs at a joint such as the wrist.
What does it mean if you feel pain in your forearm?
Causes of forearm pain frequently include sports injuries, overuse injuries, fractures, pinched nerves, or accidents. Forearm pain may also be related to a general infection, such as the common cold, that causes body aches, or to an infection of the tissues of the forearm itself.