10 Tips on preventing musicians injuries!
- Don’t skip the warm up
- Video tape yourself performing – watch your posture
- Don’t be macho – playing injured makes you look worse
- Take a day off per week
- Keep arms as loose as possible
- Don’t over-grip your instrument – you’ll actually have more control
- Ice your hands after every gig
- Think twice before going rollerblading, painting, playing squash, skirmish or doing house renovations before a gig
- Keep well hydrated – dehydration inhibits the healing process
- Listen to your inner music and just chill out – meditate, practice yoga, get a massage, stretch, swim, read, anything – just reduce your stress!