The musician's body

Burning wrists, intense neck pain, jaw pain, shoulder pain, lower back pain, knee pain, calf pain ... These are some of the issues a musician might experience over the course of their career. If musicians were sportsmen, they would likely receive a comprehensive programme of rehabilitation. But because their injuries are less visible, less dramatic, they seem not to receive the same level of care. This video aims to raise awareness of the issues musicians often face.

0:00 Common symptoms
0:48 Structural position
1:15 Static loading
1:41 Fast, repetitive movement
2:01 Performance stress
2:26 Heavy equipment
2:55 Lifestyle
3:20 Summary