When Playing Hurts: How Musicians Can Build Endurance to Reduce Pain

Professional musicians face a hidden occupational hazard that audiences rarely see: the physical toll of their craft. A groundbreaking study from St Mary’s University London reveals that targeted endurance training could offer relief to string players suffering from playing-related pain—but the results come with important nuances that every musician should understand. The Physical Demands ofContinue reading “When Playing Hurts: How Musicians Can Build Endurance to Reduce Pain”