Violin Injuries often happen because playing your violin is repetitive and asymmetrical in nature, thus creating asymmetrical postures that can lead to pain. Read more about that here. This article was originally published on gophysiotherapy.ca Amongst musicians who play violin, there are times when changes in technique, practice habits, instrument set-up, posture, and other […]
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“Violin-jured” aka suffering from violin injuries? How to Avoid Spinal Neck and Back Pain When Playing Violin
When I was four years old and first started playing violin at the Vancouver Academy of Music, I was handed an oatmeal box with a wooden ruler glued to it and was taught how to hold a violin. They gave me a wooden dowel as a bow and taught me […]
Playing Music With Pain
Playing with pain doesn’t always happen right away. Sometimes it starts with “fatigue” or “tension” that eventually goes away. But as time passes, you may find that these symptoms linger for a little longer and don’t go away as easily as they used to. So you take a long break […]