My right shoulder has developed pain with certain--many--movements, and it is difficult to find a position to the uke that strumming and picking don't hurt. I don't know whether the uke caused the pain (I play about an hour a day) or whether it's due to something else and showing up when I play. It also hurts when I twist my shoulder and arm to the back, so it's in many activities.
My right elbow has been hurting a bit too, but I think that may be due to disc degeneration.
Is there any poor form or technique that could have caused this? Is there any way to avoid it in the future? Has anyone else had this? How should I be holding, strumming, and picking that I could correct my technique. Do you know of any videos that would help? There are no teachers around here.
I realize all it may take is some time and it could go away, but I also have seen people who suffer shoulder pain for years.
And I also realize that maybe a physical therapist is who I should be talking to, but I don't know any who play the ukulele!
Thank you for your help.
My right elbow has been hurting a bit too, but I think that may be due to disc degeneration.
Is there any poor form or technique that could have caused this? Is there any way to avoid it in the future? Has anyone else had this? How should I be holding, strumming, and picking that I could correct my technique. Do you know of any videos that would help? There are no teachers around here.
I realize all it may take is some time and it could go away, but I also have seen people who suffer shoulder pain for years.
And I also realize that maybe a physical therapist is who I should be talking to, but I don't know any who play the ukulele!
Thank you for your help.