Piano injuries

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.

1. Can you injure yourself playing piano?
2. What injuries do pianists get?
3. Can playing piano cause tendonitis?

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.

What injuries do pianists get?

The types of piano-related physiological injury and associated conditions that are discussed include tenosynovitis, focal dystonia, and muscle pain.

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.