dazzjazz Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Hi all, Yesterday I had a huge day in the garden, removing trees, planting new ones. Spent a lot of time wielding a mattock that weighed a ton. All the while I was thinking "this is gonna ruin my hands". Sure did - today the muscle that 'drives' my thumb is swollen, forearms ache like mad etc. I can still play, but lucky I don't have a gig till the weekend. I do, however, have a bunch of repertoire to learn. Anyway, my question is: Do any of you have similar experiences or can you spend a day on home renovation and go play a serious gig afterwards? Maybe I'm just a woos! Darren www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Same here. Once the muscles are inflamed, I give them a rest, so as not create a vicious cycle. Love your vids, Darren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrokeys Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Got to love the mattock. Did the same sort of thing all day and then had to go to practice. One word....aspirin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I always wear gloves just to keep from tearing up my hands. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoKen Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 It's too late now, but maybe for next time... Immediately ice the strained muscles and take a health dose of ibuprofen. Both will help prevent swelling which is what makes your muscles get stiff and sore. Old rock climbers trick. I had the same sort of weekend - preparing my garlic beds for planting. Ice, ibuprofen and massage will still help reduce the swelling. Good luck, Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Yeah I spent a good chunk of the afternoon yesterday removing all the plants, flowers, herbs, etc that we enjoyed all summer. I find you have to use the right tool for the job. Many times the hand shears weren't doing the job, and I could feel the muscles in my hands starting to get sore, so I switched to a root cutter, and it was like butter afterwords. My hands & arms are ok today, it's my legs & arse that are 'stiff'. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. Montage M7, MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XS Rack, PolyEvolver, Voyager, Cobalt 8X, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 This is always a concern for me, so I try to take it easy in the yard or space work out. As Dan Stecko points out also, having the right tools for the job is always a big plus. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adan Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 If you played bass on a gig for a couple hours, you'd probably have blisters and aching muscles. In part, it's just a matter of doing something strenuous that you're not used to doing. Hand shears are something to avoid. I see a strong potential there for repetitive motion injury. I garden every weekend, but I stop before my hands start suffering. I try to avoid construction stuff. For one thing, I'm just no good at it. Also, potential for injuries both chronic and acute. Gigging: Crumar Mojo 61, Hammond SKPro Home: Vintage Vibe 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I wasn't working outside yesterday, but one of our neighbors was. I returned from church just in time to hear the music "for two chainsaws" which lasted several hours. My Sunday afternoon nap was delayed until the concert concluded. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
non ce futuro Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 You were lucky, I have a neighbor that prefer to perform his 'concert for lawnmower' at 9.00 a.m. Sunday just 3 hours after my saturday gig. That's really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 They just changed the ordinance here for using power tools from 7 AM to 8 AM. An improvement, but lots of times, not enough. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Our one neighbor is always working on something over there--stays busy almost 24/7. Between running the mower, chain saws, working on someone's car, etc... we've just gotten used to it. Of course he plows our driveway in winter for free as well. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted October 24, 2011 Author Share Posted October 24, 2011 Thanks everyone, I did the ibuprofen trick on the day, and been getting into some magnesium and fish oil too. It's such a drag, as I wish I could do more around the house, but I gotta look after my hands... There were 2 tree stumps that I couldn't remove - hired a guy with a stump grinder (reminds me of an ex-girlfriend!) and the offending tree stumps were gone in seconds - never again am I gonna dig one out!! www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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