Injured Performers
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If you are an injured musician, you are not alone!
Musicians have had to put up with the idea that they are invincible, unable to talk about injury, and their jobs are easy!
We understand that these things are not true, and we strive to change that attitude.
Whether you’re at the highpoint of your career, or taking a break from performing, everything we do is confidential and we take our job very seriously when it comes to helping you perform pain and injury free.
Below you will find information about staying healthy in your business. Grab a cup of tea and have a read through. If you have any questions, or would like to book in for a session please contact us. We can chat about any concerns you have and help with some options; we try to stay flexible.
Ten Most Common Reasons We See Musicians Get Injured
- Carrying heavy cases and equipment
- Not knowing when to stop
- Long flights/Tour bus/Van rides
- Mental and physical exhaustion
- Heavy repetitive movements from playing your instruments
- Badly planned stage dives
- Dehydration
- Lack of sleep
- Bad posture and lack of strength
- Small, obscure and cramped working environments
Got Questions?
It can be hard to ask for help and harder when you think your questions might sound ‘silly’. We promise, there are no silly questions.
But to help you figure out if you really need us, these are the questions we get asked most often.
If we haven’t answered your question, please feel free to contact us and we’ll do our best to help!
The nature of a musician’s work is making very small repetitive movements for long periods of time in emotionally stressful environments, so really it’s not surprising that musicians suffer from injuries.
Yes you should!
These niggles are indications that something is going wrong.
You may be able to ignore them for now, but if you keep doing what you’re doing, the injury is very likely to become worse future.
The best time to deal with an injury is now.
Here is a great link to an article that speaks on this topic.
Ultimately it’s up to you. ASPAH LINK (ask KQ)
You will be surprised at some of the fast and easy ways you can improve the way you go about your day and using your instrument that can have a big effect on how you feel.
Nutrition, hydration, stretches, exercises, postural changes, sleep and mental health all have massive effects on how you can feel, and sometimes small changes are all you need to feel a big difference.
Here is a link explaining what happens in a consultation and how we can get you back up and running.
Maybe not.
We have seen musicians develop career-ending injuries that even we can’t heal, which is obviously catastrophic.
Not necessarily.
We may ask you to alter how you play and rehearse, but we realise you have a job to do.
The idea is play and rehearse smarter, not less.
No we won’t, because it looks lame.
And our idea of perfect posture is not what perfect posture is anyway!
We will work with you to find something that works for your health and your performing aesthetics.
Yes!
We love them and so will you.
Feel free to let us know when you think you won’t be able to to do them for whatever reason. Not doing them will increase the treatment frequency and treatment plan length.
Stretches and exercises are a great way of interrupting bad patterns, and a couple of minutes doing the right stretches before and after playing can make all the difference.
This is highly variable.
You may only need a few visits or long term care.
It depends on your diagnosis, the severity of your impairments, your past medical history, and your dedication to your wellness.
The treatment will always be within your comfort level and totally under your control.
If it’s too hard or too soft always let us know; you’re the only one that can feel it.
The nature of the treatments usually mean that there is a little soreness on the table and afterwards, although once again it’s totally up to you.
No this isn’t normal.
Your job is to perform, and if anything is limiting your ability to train yourself to do that, it’s very bad for business.
It’s in a performer’s interest to invest in their health for longevity in a tough industry.
Please contact Kaja directly on +61 434 031 900 if you are concerned. Let’s just have a chat and see how we can help you.
Alternatively if you are ready to get help and live in Brisbane book your appointment online here.
