How to Overcome Tendonitis (Wrist) Without Surgery – Drum Lesson
2 min readIn this video I’m going to tell you how I overcame wrist tendonitis from drumming, without having to get surgery.
***WARNING: I AM NOT A CERTIFIED MEDICAL DOCTOR. ANY ACTION YOU TAKE, INTERPRET OR MISINTERPRET FROM THE VIDEO IS AT YOUR OWN RISK***
This is just a video recount of what happened to me and what worked for me. Results may vary and are not guaranteed.
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If you don’t want to hear my full story, you can just skip ahead to the summary at the end, at 36:53
Here also is a written summary of the solutions I present in the video:
Causes of Tendonitis: Overpracticing, Overplaying, Overuse, Overextension, Unnecessary Tension and Bad Technique.
Fixing Tendonitis:
Phase 1: Let it Rest. Ice. Alexander Technique. Trigger Point Therapy. Daily Routines/Habits.
(Avoid: Strength training or irritating injury when still recovering)
Phase 2: Gently ease back into it to avoid reinjury. Strength train when fully healed. Relaxed Technique. Alexander Technique.
What doesn’t heal tendonitis: Ibuprofen
How to Prevent Tendonitis: Stretch, Good Relaxed and Efficient Technique, Alexander Technique, Healthy Daily Routines/Habits, Trigger Point Therapy, Icing, Relaxed Technique, Rest Days and Listening to Your Body when it needs rest.
Tendonitis Video Time Stamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:41 – Disclaimer
1:03 – What is Tendonitis?
1:55 – How I got Tendonitis the 1st time
5:23 – What Tendonitis Feels Like
8:15 – How I got thru Drum Corps with Tendonitis
10:43 – How I got Tendonitis a 2nd time
13:58 – Tip for Percussion Teachers on Preventing Tendonitis
14:40 – Ice/Hot Water Bucket Method – Inconclusive
15:52 – Strength Training – Only do it after you recover
16:07 – Fastest way to healing
17:14 – Alexander Technique
19:48 – Finding a Certified Alexander Technique Teacher in your area
20:18 – Trigger Point Therapy
21:25 – Trigger Point Therapy Demonstration
23:52 – Chad Wackerman – Relaxed Technique
25:13 – Preventing Tendonitis
25:33 – Stretching/Stretch Demonstration
27:16 – Icing
27:59 – Ergonomic Mouse/Keyboard/ Daily Habits
29:51 – The Importance of Rest Days
30:52 – Using Alexander Technique When Driving
32:18 – Mental Fortitude when You are Injured
36:53 – Summary
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If you have questions about tendonitis or need additional help contact me at benphammusic@gmail.com
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