Hi all!
About a year or so after taking up mandolin about 4 years ago, I noticed discomfort / inflammation near my left elbow, inside area of the forearm, not far from the funny bone. Didn't seem like much at the time, felt more like tension, so I'd typically rest and stretch it and play again later.
After a couple years, I played less and less, and life got busy, and the elbow thing didn't seem to bug me as much. Fast forward to pandemic times, and I thought I'd pick it back up as a regular thing. The inflammation at the left forearm is now back with a vengeance, particularly acute as I extend my arms out to simply set the instrument back in its case after playing / practicing. We're talking 15-30 minute sessions tops, 3 to 4 times a week...I'm not overdoing it.
The mando itself is a very nice Weber, pro set up, so I can't blame the instrument. I'll be talking with my doctor soon, but I was wondering what other folks have tried or if you've even run into this issue. I'm primarily an electric guitarist and in 40+ years of performing and recording I've never had a similar problem with electric or acoustic guitar.
Thanks in advance for your advice!
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