Musicians Dystonia —Focal dystonia is a neurological movement disorder affecting 1% to 2% of musicians, where involuntary muscle movements occur.
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Therapy Alleviates Tinnitus
Therapy Alleviates Tinnitus —Tinnitus is commonly known as ringing in the ears; its sounds originate in the head. It may be perceived as ringing, crickets, roaring, hissing, bells, whistles, or a pulse, or as any combination of sounds. The sounds may be heard in one ear or both and can be constant or intermittent. Many musicians suffer from tinnitus and its affects can be debilitating.
Doctor Explains How Singers Can Prevent Voice Damage
For all you musicians out there, take this as a warning. Listen to Dr. Amin on how to prevent voice damage. You need to protect your voice and be careful, or you will lose it.
Perfect Your Posture
Posture could be the easiest and quickest way to improve your playing, no matter the instrument. Posture and playing position are also the most common sources of discomfort among musicians and can lead to aches, pains, and even injuries. So, it’s important to perfect your posture. The easiest way to check your playing posture is […]
Yoga Stretches for Musicians
Musicians need to take care of their body especially when music can put a tremendous stress on it. These yoga stretches for musicians will help keep you in shape.
Music Influences Both Good and Bad Behavior
While we all know that listening to music can make any chore seem more pleasant, one recent study by in Israeli researcher that published in Psychology of Music, seems to prove that it can also influence our moral compass and entice us to participate in negative behavior.
Tips to Overcome Common Pain Musicians Deal With
Every job comes with its own risk and musicians are no different. Here are a few tips to overcome common pain musicians deal with from playing so often.
Learn to Recognize Serious Muscle Pain (and When It’s Dangerous to Keep Playing)
You’re jamming away or practicing a tough passage on your horn or piano, when suddenly there’s a sharp pain. Learn how to recognize serious muscle pain.
Harmonicas Are Helping Patients with Lung Conditions
Lung disease sufferers may want to talk to their doctors about music making. Harmonicas are helping patients with lung conditions in hospitals.
6 Tips to Help Fight Arthritis
Arthritis means “inflammation of joints,” and not all forms of arthritis have the same cause and symptoms. Here are 6 Tips to Help Fight Arthritis