Are you a musician dealing with persistent pain or struggling to recover from an injury? At Strive Fitness and Therapy, our physiotherapists have extensive experience working with injuries related to playing an instrument!
Multiple studies have shown that over 70% and as high as 87% of all musicians suffer from a playing-related musculoskeletal disorder (PRMD). Most of these injuries are considered overuse-type injuries that correctable mistakes that are related to the high demands of practice and performance on the musician.
Fortunately, our Strive Fitness and Therapy physiotherapists understand the demands of being a musician. We’ll get to the root of your problems and, more importantly, provide solutions to ensure you are back to playing beautiful music sooner than later!
Call today to request an appointment with one of our specialists!
Common musician-related injuries and causes
Musicians, regardless of ability, need to practice their instruments to play at their best. The countless hours on the piano, guitar, or any other instrument can take its toll on the body resulting in an overuse injury, often in the upper extremities.
Overuse injuries from playing, practicing, and performing are further exacerbated by sudden changes to practice schedules, repertoire, and technique in response to career shifts, upcoming performances, or auditions.
The causes of these injuries are multifactorial and include the following:
- Prolonged or improper postural habits
- Poor ergonomics or improper techniques
- Prolonged practice and/or increase in musical load (i.e., practice and performances)
- Lack of physical fitness
The therapists at Strive Fitness and Therapy have proven success working with musicians of all abilities. We’ll get to the root of your problem and provide solutions for lasting relief!
What to expect at your Strive Fitness and Therapy physiotherapy sessions
Fortunately, most conditions a musician deals with can be managed with physiotherapy treatments. Our experienced staff at Strive Fitness and Therapy will conduct a comprehensive evaluation to identify the risk factors and solutions to all injuries.
Our physiotherapists will design a tailored program to meet the musician’s needs. These programs will include targeted manual therapy, specific stretches, and strengthening exercises to help resolve any restrictions or weaknesses.
In addition, we’ll also work on prevention through proper body mechanics, adequate warm-ups, and home programs to help manage any conditions affecting the musician. Request an appointment with our Strive Fitness and Therapy specialists and learn more about our programs to help musicians get back to doing what they love and playing at their best!