Pianist pains in arms?

Question: Pianist pains in arms!?

i play the piano well, and i seem to get these pains like muscle pains in the arm about 4 inches towards the wrist from the elbow when i clench my hands and tense!. it doesnt happen when playing the piano but when e!.g i lift heavy stuff its like my arms are weak!.

also i need a way to really warm my fingers up!. though-roughly as my performances are very taxing and scales are just not enough!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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You should relax your arms as much as possible while playing the piano!. A good warm-up book is "Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist"!. It has exercises that emphasizes each of your fingers, and also perfects your arm movements!. The pain might not be caused by playing the piano, so I also recommend seeing a doctor!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You should see a physiotherapist!. They will be able to help you with some of the loosening of your arm!. It sounds like either carpal tunnel syndrome, or something similar to tennis elbow!. It could also be a combination of both of them!. Good luck! And hope that you're able to start playing again soon!Www@QuestionHome@Com

could be carpal tunnel or similar!. See a doctor, and in the meanwhile, don't strain your arms with heavy lifting/etc!. I'd say you need a break from piano for a few months!. sorry!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

My opinion is that your seat is too low!.Www@QuestionHome@Com