Getting a light shakuhachi also helps...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Jones" <bjones@weber.ucsd.edu>
To: <shakuhachi@weber.ucsd.edu>; <shin-on@mindspring.com>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: Healthy hands
> >Subject: Healthy hands
> >Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 10:11:58 -0600
> >From: David Sawyer <shin-on@mindspring.com>
> >
> >A resource is now available for all shakuhachi players with hand
problems:
> >http://home.mindspring.com/~shin-on/handcare.html
> >This page is a program of daily exercises that can ease tension and pain
> >arising from overuse of the hands. If they are used regularly they can
> >promote healing and extend a player's ability to engage with the
instrument.
>
> What a great resource. I suspect that many shakuhaci players suffer
> from hand cramps and carpal tunnel sorts of problems. Those that
> don't are either extremely lucky, already have a regimen of hand
> muscle care or aren't working hard enough :-)
>
> Thank you.
>
> bj
>
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