Aching wrist

[randompianist97]

Dear All,

Recently I have twisted my wrist whilst playing tenis. Even though I am able to move it, it hurts every time. So my question is, should I be playing piano for 4 hours a day as usual? HAs something like this ever happened to you? What would/did you do?

Thanks!

[bioandy]

Hi randompianists,

I actually just got over this. About 6 months ago I hurt my wrist working out. It was so bad that it hurt to try and hold a can of soda in that hand.

I literly spent the next 5 months rehabilitating it before I could start playing piano seriously again.

I tried to continue to play after a month or so of it happening, and while it hurt I could spend about 10 to 15 mintues at the piano.

Then I got smart and only played with my other hand.

So my advice is, if you have any kind of discomfort in your wrists from some type of injury, immediatly stop and give it the time it needs to heal.

The tendons in your wrists / hand take a really long time to heal and if you keep messing with it, it will just take longer to heal.

So I would play with the other hand until there is no more discomfort in your injured wrist. I know it's really hard to do, as we love piano so much. But you have to look long term.

Also, make sure you go see a doctor regarding your wrist. He will give you a set of exercises you can do (stretches) that will help promote the healing process.
Hope this helps.

[randompianist97]

Dear Bioandy,

Thank you so much for your helpful advice and I shall go to the doctors quite soon! =)

[flyinfingers]

This is an excerpt from the taubman site.  I had an exchange with Ajspiano about these dvds and he highly recommends them and I respect him a lot as a piano instructor. This might help you and others:
https://www.taubman-tapes.com/Free_Video_Clips.html