[pianotech] Tuning arm problems

[Chuck Vetter]

Ok, one more! 
I had left shoulder and elbow pain for many years while also following a rigorous exercise and workout routine. The pain went away when I started using the ROM (Range Of Motion) machine at a franchise called Quick Gym. I mean it really went away. I had seen an MD and a Chiropractor who specializes in soft tissue injury, and neither helped me. Now I have a new hurdle to overcome following ripping an inch and a half of bicep off the tendon lifting the tail of a Mason BB last week..... Some of us never learn.
Chuck Vetter  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kathy Harrod 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 6:27 AM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Tuning arm problems


  Hi Julia,

  One more suggestion to add to the list.  I have had lots of arm problems, and do many of the physical things other people have suggested here.  What has really saved me is a fabulous chiropractor, and I know a tuner who swears by his acupuncturist. I highly recommend this path, rather than the medical path. 

  Also, believe it or  not, diet and exercise are very important. A brisk 30-min. walk every day keeps your blood flowing and parts in motion, and helps prevent your joints from getting "clogged up."  Also, try to avoid sugar in your diet, and for cooking, salad, etc, use only extra virgin olive oil....not vegetable oil, or others, as these also "clog" the joints.

  At all cost I would try to avoid going the route of cortisone injections, as this seems to be a journey of no return and no genuine help.  

  And, as you may have found out, rest is also a great healer.

  Good luck,
  Kathy Harrod
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: KeyKat88 at aol.com 
    To: pianotech at ptg.org 
    Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 1:02 PM
    Subject: [pianotech] Tuning arm problems


    Greetings,

            Since I injured my arm in August, I have started to use my other arm on some tuning but not all. 

           I've been getting massage therapy and it seems to help, but sometimes it just comes back even after 3 days of non-use. Anyone have suggestions for "tennis elbow" releif.

    Thanks
    Julia Gottshall
    Reading, PA
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