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'''Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, nor was one consulted in writing this page. This page should not be considered expert medical advice.'''
[http://rsi.unl.edu/music.html Here is an extensive set of resources from University of Nebraska-Lincoln on this subject.]
== Guidelines to Avoid and Recover from Injuries ==
|Injury#Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)|CTS
|Injury#Tendinitis and Tendinosis|Tendinitis
|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}
* Don't over-strain the wrists and hands - use only as much force as is needed. Feeling like you need to tighten up is a sign you are trying to play beyond your ability.
* See a doctor if pain is extreme and persists several days. Do not continue playing guitar if it is painful.
* Pay attention to other activities and ensure they follow the same guidelines in breaks and ergonomics. Computer use, playing video games, using certain hand tools, cooking, using a smartphone, and even smoking can all present additional stress on the hands.
== Repetitive Stress Disorder (RSD) or Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) ==
|Injury#Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)|CTS
|Injury#Tendinitis and Tendinosis|Tendinitis
|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}
|Injury#Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)|CTS
|Injury#Tendinitis and Tendinosis|Tendinitis
|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}
|Injury#Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)|CTS
|Injury#Tendinitis and Tendinosis|Tendinitis
|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}
== Strained/Pulled Muscles ==
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|Injury#Repetitive Stress Disorder (RSD) or Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)|RSI
|Injury#Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)|CTS
|Injury#Tendinitis and Tendinosis|Tendinitis
|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}
== Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression) ==
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|Injury#Repetitive Stress Disorder (RSD) or Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)|RSI
|Injury#Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)|CTS
|Injury#Tendinitis and Tendinosis|Tendinitis
|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}
== Hearing Loss and Tinnitus ==
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|Injury#Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)|CTS
|Injury#Tendinitis and Tendinosis|Tendinitis
|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#TinnitusHearing Loss|TinnitusHearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}
== Bulging/Herniated Disks ==
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|Injury#Guidelines to Avoid and Recover from Injuries|Guidelines
|Injury#Repetitive Stress Disorder (RSD) or Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)|RSI
|Injury#Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)|CTS
|Injury#Tendinitis and Tendinosis|Tendinitis
|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
|Injury#Bulging/Herniated Disks|Bulging Disk}}