Wally Malone Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 About two months ago I hurt my right arm helping a friend move a couch. I started PT and it was suggested that I lay off playing my basses to see if that helps the healing. The last time I played was a week ago Thursday and I sure miss it. I've been doing the exercises given to me by the therapist and icing the spot daily as well. It seems to be getting a little better. I have three PT sessions left and an appointment with the doctor mid November. This is the longest I've gone without playing since 2000 when I had my bicep surgery. If I was gigging I could still play but since I'm off at the moment anyway I'm OK with it. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 All the best with it Wally! It sure is hard, I remember when I broke my wrist. How long do you have to lay off playing? http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbass1954 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Sorry to hear that Wally. Thanks for sharing. I've been sitting around the last few weeks not wanting to pick up my bass and here you want to and can't. Just the kick in the a@@ I needed. Hope your better soon. Can't control the ocean but we can learn to ride the waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Not sure how long I'll have to lay off. I hope not too long. I don't feel pain when I play but do notice it after finishing. If a great gig came up I could & would play. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Get well, Wally. I remember you mentioning the bicep surgery. How long were you out for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 It's good to have time away from the instrument. Time to read up or learn more theory. Stop you from becoming stale etc. Speedy recovery though my friend ... Davo "We will make you bob your head whether you want to or not". - David Sisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Stay with the doctor's recommendation and do the time getting better. You just increase your chances of not having to go back to him for a longer time. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 Maury, I was out for 10 weeks when I had the surgery on my left bicep. I was doing Tony & Tina's Wedding in San Francisco and my sub was a happy camper. That is when I bought my Alembic Orion 6 and used that big neck as my rehab. Wally Get well, Wally. I remember you mentioning the bicep surgery. How long were you out for that? I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Get better soon but make sure both the PT and your doctor know how much it means to you. After discussing this, you may want to bring in an instrument and show them how you hold it and play, that may give them a better insight as to what you are telling them, since they may not be as familiar as a player may be. I hate helping people move, after the last time I said hire a mover you cheap ckuf! If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZ Thorn Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I took a full year off from playing last year and what I did was rediscover listening to music like a fan, not a musician. I listened without analyzing everything - just tried to love music like I used to. I wasn't burned out or anything, but I had been practicing a lot and I figured that you have to be able to let go of the things you love sometimes. When I came back I felt I was better than ever from day 1. I didn't feel stale at all. We aren't machines - time off is good and absolutely necessary. http://www.myspace.com/themoustachioed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 Sorry to hear about the injury Wally. I've taken time off from playing a couple of times and found each time I returned to playing how much I enjoyed it. Sometimes you forget. Like that old cliche goes "absence makes the heart grow stronger". Anyway, get well soon! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 I was out 6 weeks after Ulnar nerve surgery (the subject of which probably was my first post here). I bought my first 5 stringer one week prior to the surgery, with the intent of learning something new (not being able to play again was NOT an option). Followed Dr's orders, but asked (nicely) if he could fashion the secondary cast so that my left hand was pointed upwards (or at least @ 45 degrees. He agreed and I could practice a bit - it wasn't normal, but better, without comprimising the healing process. The time away was good, but not great. Dr's orders first - everything else will fall in place, in time. Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 It's been about eight weeks since I played bass. Today I went to the doctor and he looked at the MRI from last week and luckily no major problem with the rotator cuff. He believes that it is an impingement and gave me a shot of coritsone. He wants me to keep doing some the PT exercises and see him in about six weeks. I can start playing my bass again! Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Glad for the improvement! Take it easy starting out. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Great news. Careful with the cortisone shots. You don't want to get them too often. They did help with my shoulder a lot even though 2-3 days after (when the lidocain that is with it wears off) I always felt like my shoulder was killing me more then before. If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Glad you're back at it. Hope the arm finishes healing right. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 I'm with you on the hurting more after the shots. I've gotten shots a few times in my ankles and usually after two days it feels better than before the shots. Wally Great news. Careful with the cortisone shots. You don't want to get them too often. They did help with my shoulder a lot even though 2-3 days after (when the lidocain that is with it wears off) I always felt like my shoulder was killing me more then before. I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Glad you can get back to playing. If you have to stop playing after getting habitual with it, it's like losing an arm or something. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yeah - but those ankle shots don't help your playing......do they? Are you even more talented than we know? www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Tom, actually in some way they do. The first time I had a shot in my right ankle was three days before a Rumours concert. At that time I couldn't walk without severe pain. I did that show and that was the best my ankle felt in a long time. Usually my ankle would always hurt after a gig like that. That was a year ago August and have had two other shots in that ankle and one in my left. Yes, I am concerned about what happens next since they say about three shots to a given area is about all one should have. Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbass1954 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Try Bee Sting therapy. Bee venom contains a natural cortisone that does not to damage to the joint. I used them on my bad knees and back and got truly amazing results. Can't control the ocean but we can learn to ride the waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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