Guitar carpal tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common problem for both acoustic and electric guitar players. This is mainly because of the repetitive wrist and finger movements when strumming or shaping chords.

1. Can playing the guitar cause carpal tunnel?
2. Why does my hand go numb when I play guitar?
3. How do I stop my wrist from hurting when playing guitar?
4. What are the worst symptoms of carpal tunnel?

Can playing the guitar cause carpal tunnel?

Can guitar playing cause carpal tunnel? Long-term guitar playing can increase your risk of carpal tunnel syndrome if you're not careful. Here's what you can do to reduce your risk: Take breaks between long sessions to relax your muscles and tendons.

Why does my hand go numb when I play guitar?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Caused by pressure on the nerves that run through the wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome is usually associated with numbness, tingling, weakness or an electric shock-like feeling in the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers.

How do I stop my wrist from hurting when playing guitar?

Try to stretch fingers out as far as possible, and hold for 10 to 20 seconds before releasing. Do this both before playing the guitar and on days off to help loosen up the tendons and keep the wrist area limber. Stretch the arms and shoulders are also helpful in improving posture and preventing body strain.

What are the worst symptoms of carpal tunnel?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms

• Burning, tingling, or itching numbness in your palm and thumb or your index and middle fingers.
• Weakness in your hand and trouble holding things.
• Shock-like feelings that move into your fingers.
• Tingling that moves up into your arm.