Piano Tuning And Ergonomics

[Diane Hofstetter]

Terry,

  Hang in there with the impact hammer, they're great!
It does take awhile to get used to it because you can't feel the pin moving. 
  You have to pay closer attention with your hearing.  But it's worth it, 
really saves the neck and shoulder.

  Diane



>
>Have you thought about using an impact hammer? I went to an impact hammer
>class in Arlington this past summer by Mitch ..... (I forget his last name 
>-
>he works with Dean Rayburn). I also have back problems (broken vertebre). I
>bought an impact hammer last month and have messed about with it im my shop
>on a piano or two. Seems like it has potential. Hard to learn a new trick
>though. Just a thought. Good luck!
>
>Terry Farrell
>Piano Tuning & Service
>Tampa, Florida
>mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Phil Bondi" <tito@PhilBondi.com>
>To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech@ptg.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 9:09 AM
>Subject: Piano Tuning And Ergonomics
>
>
> > Good Morning.
> >
> > I have recently developed some numbing in my R hand..I believe it is the
> > result of my active tuning schedule(3-4 every day i book, which is 
>almost
> > every day)..I have, for years, sought out the relief that I receive from
> > Chiropractic care for a back condition that I was born with. I have seen
>my
> > Chiro as recently as this past Monday, and have told him of my numbing 
>in
>my
> > R hand. He treated the affected area(Traps) and adjusted as he normally
> > does..as of this morning, my R hand still goes numb at any given time, 
>at
> > any given position.
> >
> > I have had a pinched nerve in the past that affected my R 
>hand..treatment
> > for this was Chiropractic care for 3-4 weeks, and the pain went
>away..but..I
> > am wondering if what I am experiencing might be the start of
> > CarpoTunnel?...my Dad had both hands done and he has never had a problem
> > since the surgery. I don't know if CarpoTunnel Syndrome is genetic or
>not..
> >
> > I am also wondering if I may be contributing to this condition with my
> > 'posture' when tuning pianos..I will sit to tune unless it is a fairly
>large
> > upright, and then I am forced to stand.
> >
> > Since my traps are as tight as snare drums, I am going to seek out the
> > relief from a Massage..this HAS helped in the past..but I am wondering 
>if
>I
> > am contributing to my own condition with 'poor posture'...
> >
> > CarpoTunnel..poor posture..numbing R hand..I'm a mess!!!
> >
> > Rook
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

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