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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.
- Does playing piano strengthen forearm?
- Why does it hurt when I play piano?
- Why does my forearm hurt when writing?
Does playing piano strengthen forearm?
Do pianists have strong forearms? In short, no. Many pianists don't have strong forearms. Although playing the piano involves your forearm muscles, it is not a vigorous activity enough to make the forearm strong.
Why does it hurt when I play piano?
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the compression of the median nerve as it passes into the hand. The pain in the carpal tunnel is due to excess pressure in your wrist and on the median nerve. Inflammation can cause swelling. The main causes of carpal tunnel syndrome are underlying medical conditions and repetitive movement.
Why does my forearm hurt when writing?
What symptoms can it cause? Sometimes holding a pen or pencil too tightly can cause the muscles in your fingers or forearms to spasm after you've been writing for a long time in one sitting. This would be a painful overuse problem. But writer's cramp is more likely to cause trouble with coordination.
