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== Stretching ==
'''Stretching is crucial to reducing the <u>Repetitive Stress Disorder</u> (RST) and <u>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome</u> (CTS).''' It improves flexibility of muscles and tendons, reducing their pressure on nerves and blood vessels. It improves blood flow, serving to remove toxins and metabolic byproducts from muscles. It also produces fluid that serves to lubricate joints.
'''While stretching is a good part of a warm up, it will have a more powerful impact ''after'' a playing session.''' The small, repetitive movements required by intense guitar playing will aggravate and tighten the muscles and tendons of the hands and wrist, putting pressure on the nerves in the wrist, causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. ''I recommend a light stretching before a session, perhaps even integrated into your cardio routine, and thorough stretching afterwards, particularly focused on the forearm and finger muscles.''