Piano Tuning And Ergonomics

[Paul]

Phil
The symptoms I had for carpel tunnel syndrome were a numbness on the palm
side of my thumbs (both hands), the index and second fingers were numb and
the second finger side of my ring fingers were numb. What a strange feeling.
The nerve pain could be followed up through my forearms and elbows and
through my arm pits. I would wake up nights with very painful tingling in
both arms. Had the surgery done in the summer of 1980. I changed some habits
like no pounding with the heel of my hand etc., and haven't had any trouble
since.

Paul Chick
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Bondi <tito@PhilBondi.com>
To: Pianotech List <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 8:09 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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