Playing musical instruments can be a pain in the neck.
I was at a high school symphony band concert and was struck by the extremely poor posture and “forward head posture” of many of the musicians.
Even though a lot of young people have “forward heads,” it was much more so with the musicians than with the general student population.
Why would this be?
Most of us hold our arms and heads in front of us most of the day, but musicians–musical athletes–hold their instruments for extended periods without the opportunity to stretch or relax the muscles that support their instruments.
What could help? Stretching, strengthening and massage.
The muscles in the front of the body support the instrument. The are the ones that are Continue reading “Why do Musicians and Band Members Get Back & Neck Pain?”
