tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986890385222548958.post1892347030016484903..comments2011-08-31T21:49:30.091-04:00Comments on Good Music and a Clean Conscience: Playing HurtAlyssa E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03621942370940353934noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986890385222548958.post-24144730697482089652011-06-12T22:53:40.541-04:002011-06-12T22:53:40.541-04:00Erica- as I mentioned on Twitter, I do have the ar...Erica- as I mentioned on Twitter, I do have the arnica gel...in the past, I generally have been successful with it! Back in 2005 I had surgery on a toe, and took the capsules afterward. I feel like it helped my recovery along quite a bit.<br /><br />Harold- Many people I follow on Twitter have mentioned body mapping and Alexander Technique...I think it's something I'm definitely going to check out at some point in time. I'm glad that you mentioned Selinsgrove- I live in Lancaster, but I'm actually from Elysburg which is less than half an hour from there. I think it'll definitely be worth a visit when I'm home. As for surgery, I really hope to avoid it at all costs. My father had it done within the last year, and it's not something I'd want to deal with at all.<br /><br />Thank you both for your comments and recommendations!Alyssa E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03621942370940353934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986890385222548958.post-2734523556989890912011-06-12T22:39:08.014-04:002011-06-12T22:39:08.014-04:00Hi Alyssa,
I'm sure you have all sorts of reco...Hi Alyssa,<br />I'm sure you have all sorts of recommendations for your current problem, but I need to add mine. I work with a technique for musicians called Body Mapping, which is based on the Alexander Technique (http://bodymap.org/main/). The only certified practitioner in PA is Kay Hooper, whom I know quite well. She's 2 hours away in Selinsgrove, but maybe it would be worth the trip once, or at least a call. I don't believe we should have these physical issues as musicians, and I just don't want you to be talked into an "easy" surgery!<br />Best,<br />HaroldHarold Grayhttp://portlandpiano.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4986890385222548958.post-59166437966351943122011-06-12T22:17:29.217-04:002011-06-12T22:17:29.217-04:00Alyssa,
Have you tried the homeopathic remedy, Arn...Alyssa,<br />Have you tried the homeopathic remedy, Arnica? They sell it in many different forms at health food stores. I prefer Arnica gel and the capsules made by Boiron. It's for muscle strain/trauma and has worked wonders for me every time I've pushed myself just a little bit too far. <br /><br />Take care of yourself!<br /><br />-EricaErica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.com