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→Guidelines to Avoid and Recover from Injuries
** Slowly play warm-up exercises that use all the muscle groups of the hands.
* [[Holding_the_Guitar_and_Pick|Hold or sling your guitar properly]] to prevent unnecessary strain on the wrists, shoulders, or elbows.
* Use [[Basic Technique|good technique]] and find comfort in holding the pick and gripping the neck, with the wrists as straight as possible.
* Try [[Setup/Adjustments|setting up your instrument]] for easier playing - lower action, thinner strings.
* Don't play beyond your ability - work up to difficulty over time.