United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Just a quick introduction:
18months ago (Summer, 2014) I had been playing alot of Guitar and also started playing more while standing (i.e. using a guitar strap). Also started learning scales and improvisation (i.e. string bending).
I gradually started to get a knot in my shoulder/neck region, and wrist/pinky/ring fingers get achey from fretting the guitar. I didn't think much of it and kept playing until it gradually got worse. If i don't play for a couple days, it seems to get better.
I saw a Dr. who diagnosed it as a 'Shoulder Impingement' and sent me to therapy (which i didn't do cause money was tight, although i did do the exercises). Also, if i write with that same arm (the left) it will trigger the pain/discomfort.
Now; trying to self-diagnose, play a lot less and am close to putting it away for a good long while (until cures?). When i do play after a break, the knot/ache will return almost immediately.
I read where it could take 6 to 8 weeks to heal?
Relieved to find this group, Tim.

Give up, never do something you love
You have come far
Lack of direction is the problem dealing with these injuries.
By post the number one problem is shoulder issues, no matter when the injury happen.
I have had knots in my shoulder to from driving a 18 wheeler with birth erbs What help me is hot towels on the shoulder and a deep massage shoulder arm and hand
Play your guitar as you fell up to it, its the best therapy , right
Try to rest your shoulder on the desk when you write
JusT thinking , Hope may give a way to try???
Give up trying, Never
Tom