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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 ==
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|Injury#Arthritis|Arthritis
|Injury#Strained/Pulled Muscles|Strain
|Injury#Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression)|Sat. Night Wrist
|Injury#Hearing Loss|Hearing Loss
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* 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}}
'''Tendinosis''' is not simply inflammation of tendon tissue but its breakdown at the cellular level, with the typical inflammation absent. As there is no inflammation as in tendinitis, anti-inflammatories are not effective treatment. It takes a long time for the body to repair tendon tissue - recovery requires lots of rest and very gradual rehabilitation.
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== Arthritis ==
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'''Arthritis''' is the wearing down of the cartilage separating the bones in joints. This can be due to a variety of sources, mainly high-stress activities on joints, inflammation, and lack of nutrition/exercise. While not strongly caused by guitar playing (unless holding the guitar terribly incorrectly), it can make playing unbearable. The best way to combat this is to practice good ergonomics in all areas of life and avoiding activities that involve high joint stress. If you do find yourself with joint inflammation, be sure to combat it with anti-inflammatory drugs. And be sure to get enough fatty acids (fish oil) in your diet, or use supplements.
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== Strained/Pulled Muscles ==
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== Saturday Night Wrist (Radial Nerve Compression) ==
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== Hearing Loss and Tinnitus ==
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== Bulging/Herniated Disks ==
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