I guess it is about confronting our limits – health included.
Everything in our possession eventually goes – health included so, it’s about how can we live in the present and in a way that is good.
Good luck with your arm.

Take care of yourself.

However, like them, your music is paramount to us.

Soooooo, please take the time you need to recuperate. We will quite simply and happily play our CD’s in the meantime.

Blessings on you and Nanci.

I am an amateur singer/songwriter/guitar player, and music has always been an important part of who I am. A few years ago, I began to suffer from repetitive stress syndrome in my arms and hands. The fact that I worked on computers all day was very detrimental to that condition. I finally had to quit my job. I had extensive physical rehabilitation over the course of a few years. I still try to play my guitar every day, but I don’t have the control I once had, and I limit my computer use. I just wanted to pass on my experiences, because Iit would be devastating if something similar happened to you. Please listen to your body, and don’t play past the point of pain. Also, if you’re planning to write a book, try dictating it instead of typing it yourself. I found that every time I had to type or use a mouse for an extended period, my condition would flare up. Good luck with your therapy, and make sure you take that well-deserved rest.! I know it’s hard when your guitar is pleading to be played, and your muse is sitting on your shoulder with a new song…

shine on,
Debbie

I have had my fair share of RS issues as well as some of my adult students (as well as my 2 torn RC’s) so I know the dilemma of therapy/time away from playing.

For me it was simply re thinking what I was doing that caused the problem as well as less invasive therapy (surgery in my case).

Everyone is different but if you have not done so already consult an ergonomist

Take care

RB