Re: Subject: [Harp-L] Neck Injury

[Eric Nielsen <ericbarnak@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm wondering if there may be a connection between neck pain and whether
one moves the head or the hands more to navigate around the harp. Do you
shake your head, your hands, or both when you play all those trills? Just
speculating. Anyone know of any relevant research in this area?

Eric



On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 12:25 PM, <EGS1217@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> There could be a bit of a connection in the way you hold the harp--i.e. if
> you grip very hard unconsciously while playing/holding your head and neck
> in a  stiff, unnatural position. The only way to really tell is to take
> your
> instrument to your Doctor's office and have him/her evaluate you while you
> play.
>
>
>
> From: Connie  Andersen <c.andersen22@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Neck Injury
> To:  harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> Hi, I have a question just wondering if anyone's had or  can comment on
> repetitive problems/strains on the neck due to many years of  playing
> trills
> etc.
>
> I'm having trouble with my hand, arm, doc said it  was coming from my
> C6 vertebrae. I don't know if it's a repetitive strain, or  something else
> yet...waiting for xray results.
>
> Looking forward to  hearing any comments on this interesting topic.
>
> Thank you in  advance
> Connie
>