Mottlefeeder Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I have a health problem that causes my thumbs to go into cramp after about 90 seconds of sustained use. I'm currently using work-arounds and sloppy technique to get by. Any bass tutors in the Warrington / Manchester area interested in exploring whether I can improve my playing? Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Look into BAPAM, an organisation of health professionals with special knowledge and interest in health problems associated with the performing arts. They came to my attention through an article about the treatment of a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra Best wishes for a good resolution for your issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlefeeder Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks for that - I've had a quick look, and the nearest ergonomics specialist is in Birmingham - that's too far for regular sessions to look at my technique. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstocko Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 [quote name='Mottlefeeder' timestamp='1421325380' post='2659828'] I have a health problem that causes my thumbs to go into cramp after about 90 seconds of sustained use. I'm currently using work-arounds and sloppy technique to get by. Any bass tutors in the Warrington / Manchester area interested in exploring whether I can improve my playing? Thanks David [/quote] I'm based in Warrington and could give some technique/posture lessons to help relieve the strain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlefeeder Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 [quote name='alstocko' timestamp='1421716027' post='2664353'] I'm based in Warrington and could give some technique/posture lessons to help relieve the strain. [/quote] Thanks for your interest - I'll send you some more information in a PM and then we can decide how to play it. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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