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→Guidelines to Avoid and Recover from Injuries
** Warm-up with cardio and full-range motions of the fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
** 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 good technique and find comfort in holding the pick and gripping the neck.
* Try setting up your instrument for easier playing - lower action, thinner strings.