Injury recovery postscript

No rotator cuff injury. That was a close call. I got a second opinion from a physiotherapist. Good move on my part. These arms need to last at least another decade of professional music making, maybe even 15 years. That's a lot of $$$ on the line. No time or place for screwing around or fooling myself.

I'm happy to report that icing and stretching is doing the trick.

What's the take away from this experience?

• In important matters get a second opinion.
• Warmup before playing.
• Be sure my gear is set up ergonomically.
• Get my ass back in the gym on a more regular basis. Weight training twice a week, Cardio five times a week.
• Get more friggin' sleep.
• I'll be honest, I was scared. The experience of being frightened demonstrated to me my love and commitment to the music, the instruments, my profession.

For more information check out these links:

Drummers upper body workout: http://drummagazine.com/a-drummers-upper-body-workout/
How injuries occur in playing the piano: https://books.google.ca/books?id=43wThWiJe20C&pg=PA142&lpg=PA142&dq=pianist+fitness&source=bl&ots=7FIADFgF6p&sig=PtZqL0mANnwtxEEbTBggRsGbXZY&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiR-63j5vfQAhVP_WMKHUrWDe0Q6AEITjAI#v=onepage&q=pianist%20fitness&f=false

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