4000 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1369767' date='Sep 11 2011, 07:56 PM']I pulled my back yesterday while loading gear in. Three hours plus in a cramped minibus. Two hour set set with an 11-pound bass to support. Over three hours back home and unload gear. Agony today. Anyone done a gig with back pain?[/quote] Been playing with chronic back & neck pain since 1996. I have it every single day, most of every day. It affects every single thing I do, sitting, standing, playing, cooking, washing up, sleeping, walking, etc etc etc. People who have had a back twinge now & again have no concept of what it's like for some of us (and there are people on here far worse than I am). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='Lozz196' post='1370074' date='Sep 12 2011, 07:48 AM']I`ve a permanently bad shoulder, so you could say every gig I`ve done since 2001 has been with a bad back. Stretching exercises can really help, as does having a hot shower, then finishing with cold water. Brisk, but helps. Down-sizing gear also helps greatly, I`ve now gone Barefaced, after having Ampegs & Marshalls, and my back is so much the better for it. Another thing that I`ve found is adjust your strap length to how it suits your back, not your playing. I have my bass slung low, and though it looks cool, it`s harder to play like that, but it benefits my back, so it stays like that.[/quote] Strangely showers & baths seem to make me worse. I also have to wear my bass lower than I'd like. If I wear it at my proper height I find my arms don't seem to function properly anymore. Played a gig like that a couple of years back; that was fun. Couldn't execute anything with any accuracy whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I do every gig with back pain as I have [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spondylolisthesis"]spondylolisthesis[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1369767' date='Sep 11 2011, 07:56 PM']I pulled my back yesterday while loading gear in. Three hours plus in a cramped minibus. Two hour set set with an 11-pound bass to support. Over three hours back home and unload gear. Agony today. Anyone done a gig with back pain?[/quote] Yeah pretty often. Mine is related to my desk bound job and then hours sat on my ass with basses. Pilates has helped a LOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yeah I pulled my back out and was off for 6 weeks ages ago. I played a gig as it was on the mend but it was killing! I couldn't move much. I also I have an on-going shoulder and arm ache problem from work (previous job), this is uncomfortable but you get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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