Many musicians have heard of repetitive injuries, but are not really sure what they are, how they are caused, or if they should worry about them or not. Horror stories are heard over and over about musicians whose careers where threatened or ended by such conditions as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, thoracic outlet syndrome and other conditions. Little is taught though, about these injuries in schools, colleges, or conservatories.
I have had many patients, friends, and family members ask what they can do to relieve their neck and upper back pain that occurs when working at a computer. Many times they think a stretch would be the most effective treatment, but often times the pain is due to a weakness in certain muscle groups that leads to over working another.
Basic movements like walking and getting up from a couch are activities we can take for granted until we have knee pain. If your knees are aching, you are not alone. The prevalence of knee pain and knee replacement surgeries has risen substantially during the last 20 years according to a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Headaches are the worst. They can make you irritable, unfocused, and can ruin your day. Headaches are one of the most common nervous system disorders according to the World Health Organization, affecting around 50% of the global population at one point during the year. There are several classifications of headaches that may start for a myriad of reasons. The biggest question we all have is, "how do I make it stop?".
