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Why Can’t I Feel My Fingers?
Luga Podesta shows us a few different ways to avoid common hand and wrist injuries in drummers, and how to relieve any discomfort.
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Knee Pain: What You Need To Know
Knee pain is a common ailment that affects many a drummer. Luga Podesta teaches us signs to look out for and how to prevent permanent damage.
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Health Tips: Why Can’t I Grip A Stick?
Grasping techniques can have a profound effect on our hands — holding sticks the wrong way can result in pain and limits while playing.
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Rhythmic Physician: Pain In The Neck
We have all developed neck pain at some point in our lives. It’s a very common complaint, but most of the time the ailment is not serious.
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The Rhythmic Physician: Unburden Your Shoulder
The cause of shoulder pain in drummers can vary — arm dominance, age, extracurricular activities such as sports, or how ergonomically we play.
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Health Tips For Drummers: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common painful disorder involving the wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is formed on three sides by the wrist carpal bones and covered by a thick band of tissue called the flexor retinaculum. Within the carpal tunnel lies the median nerve surrounded by the flexor tendons of the hand.
