Pain

Bo · Post by Bo » Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:03 pm

Do you feel pain in your legs after playing standing for awhile?

I do, but it is probably that I also play other instruments (guitar and piano), so my legs are under a lot of strain.

Any advice?

Thanks,
Bo

Zevang · Post by **Zevang** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:26 am

Exercise your legs. It's the best thing you can do. Conditioning is the key word.

Bo · Post by Bo » Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:23 pm

Is it very bad to practice sitting, at least partly?

Bo

Zevang · Post by **Zevang** » Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:36 pm

Bo, I play most part of the time sitting, because I work at a symphony orchestra. Though I like to practice at home standing.
There is no problem in switching from one to another.
What I meant by exercising is not when you are playing. It's must be a completely independent practice, totally devoted to conditioning the muscles of your legs. Even a good walk (say 30 min. a day) is effective to this, plus you will gain in breathing capacity and help your heart to work better

Bo · Post by Bo » Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:06 pm

Thank you, Zevang. I am relieved!

I do like to go for a walk - weather permitting... The weather Down Under is totally crazy....

I think the pain in my legs is mainly due to the guitar. Many classical guitar players have pain in their legs.
I will try to alternate, maybe 30 minutes and 30 minutes....

Bo

Sonata · Post by **Sonata** » Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:27 pm

Bo you should see a Podiatrist. It is possible orthotic inserts could alleviate your pain.

Bo · Post by Bo » Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:29 am

I think I would need a guitar support because my pain comes from there, but I couldn't find one in my area....