Right wrist aching

[aewanko]

I went to my friend's house earlier to play some pieces. In the middle of my playing, my wrist began aching suddenly. I do not know why but I guess its because of me playing on a non-weighted digital piano. Help?

[a-sharp]

Funny to see this post today ... my left wrist is bothering me. I can't say what the cause of yours would be - if you normally practice on an acoustic piano, one day of playing on a non-weighted keyboard shouldn't cause you pain - but it might depend on how hard you're playing.

Mine I think is from general over-practicing. And, possibly in combination with straining my wrist/hands while doing pushups. Sounds silly I know.

Backing off of practicing right now is pretty difficult for me... So - I'm hoping I can just practice "easily" for a couple days and it'll go away. But that is also easier said than done.

[aewanko]

Funny to see this post today ... my left wrist is bothering me. I can't say what the cause of yours would be - if you normally practice on an acoustic piano, one day of playing on a non-weighted keyboard shouldn't cause you pain - but it might depend on how hard you're playing.

it's acutally the opposite.

[a-sharp]

Well - that's probably not a good thing... but only your teacher, in combination with a good doctor could say for sure if that is the cause of the pain you're having. It's going to be difficult for anyone who can't see you to diagnose - but I certainly wouldn't recommend regular practice on a non-weighted/touch sensitive keybaord - but even over-playing on an acoustic piano can be problematic. And, even the best pianists get injured... if it persists, I'd have a professional look at it. Best wishes - hope it goes away soon.

[rc]

So, you normally play on an unweighted keyboard, Aewanko, and were on a weighted piano at your friends?

When I started with the unweighted keyboard, playing on weighted pianos always gave me trouble.  It's possible you're overcompensating because you're not used to it, using more force than necessary, maybe even keybedding (where you're putting pressure on an already depressed key).

I'll second A#, an unweighted keyboard is not the same as a piano, the feel is just too different...  If piano is what you're after, at least get a weighted digital.

[aewanko]

So, you normally play on an unweighted keyboard, Aewanko, and were on a weighted piano at your friends?

When I started with the unweighted keyboard, playing on weighted pianos always gave me trouble.  It's possible you're overcompensating because you're not used to it, using more force than necessary, maybe even keybedding (where you're putting pressure on an already depressed key).

I'll second A#, an unweighted keyboard is not the same as a piano, the feel is just too different...  If piano is what you're after, at least get a weighted digital.

Yes, I do practice on a non-weighted digital and did play on my friend's acoustic yesterday. I somewhat used a bit more force but I did not keybed. I know that an unweighted piano is very much different from a weighted one. I've been playing on my non-weighted shorter-than-88-keyed piano for over a year now. Couldn't buy a weighted digital because of budget. I just hope that it won't hinder my writing and be absent for school because of an injury. Would ice be good?


Please respond quickly, I do not want my right arm to be disabled!


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And if my right hand does get a cast or something like that, what left-hand piece should I start?

[rc]

Well all I can really add is my own experiences:  I've had various sharp pains, and a bit of lingering tension...  Every time something feels wrong, I just stop what I'm doing, take a break, and am careful to be relaxed afterwards, and so far have managed to avoid anything bad.  So I think these pains are often warning signs.

Does it still ache?

[aewanko]

Well all I can really add is my own experiences:  I've had various sharp pains, and a bit of lingering tension...  Every time something feels wrong, I just stop what I'm doing, take a break, and am careful to be relaxed afterwards, and so far have managed to avoid anything bad.  So I think these pains are often warning signs.

Does it still ache?

not anymore but yesterday was awful. my wrist was acting up like a madman for about 15-20 mins. Maybe switching to a weighted piano will solve the problem?

[rc]

I really don't know...  Unweighted feels so akward to me now, I don't know what would happen if I played on one for a while.

It would be a good idea to start saving money for one anyways   They can be pretty affordable.

[aewanko]

I really don't know...  Unweighted feels so akward to me now, I don't know what would happen if I played on one for a while.

It would be a good idea to start saving money for one anyways   They can be pretty affordable.

I'll just go for a well-maintained second-hand piano. The pain is recurring at times. A minute I'm fine, the next I'm not. Should I go for a doctor? Last night my arm was feeling heavy and tense and my left arm is beginning to act up as well.