Getting some issues here, so I thought I'd see if someone has had the identical issue, and how they dealt with it.
The pain (or dull ache) comes right here - edge of forearm just above watch strap. Not while playing, after (like the next morning). Nowhere else, not hand, fingers.
I'm trying to pinpoint this. Nothing in my searches has led me to this exact point in the arm. I'm reading tennis elbow, hand discomfort, tendonitis in the picking hand etc, but nothing seems to describe exactly this.
This occurs after prolonged playing - by prolonged I mean if I play for half an hour two days in a row for instance.
Mandolins are well set up - low nut, action just over 3/64" at 12th, med gauge strings.
Have tested one mandolin for a week, the other for another week. Same issue with both.
Have diligently researched correct playing technique, straightness of arm etc, and feel I am doing everything correctly.
I'm a guitarist, and despite having not gigged regularly since the 90s, I can (and do), with no warming up or rehearsal, play a three hour set on acoustic guitar with no discomfort or pain the following day.
So it's mandolin related.
I know people will have theories about this, but I'd really like to hear from someone who's had the exact symptom I'm describing, and what exercises, warm-ups etc have helped. I'm reading about stretches - should these be done when my arm is hurting?
If I rest and don't play for a few days the ache goes away. But same thing happens again. We're in lockdown where I am, and I really want to play more mandolin to fill the hours...
Feel free to PM me. Would really appreciate help
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