From: chiro4u@aol.com (Chiro4U)
Newsgroups: rec.music.classical.guitar
Subject: Re: wrist pains
Date: 27 Dec 1995 02:21:11 -0500
Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364)

Wrist pain is NOT normal after playing guitar for any amount of time. It
may arise for a number of the following reasons:
1) You're playing with too much pressure on the neck of the guitar, thus
irritating the tendons in the hand and wrist.
2) A recent change in instrument (wider neck, thinner neck, different type
of strings, etc.) may bring on soreness in the wrist due to the change in
technique.
3) An sudden increase in playing time may also cause pain to occur due to
the overuse of the tendons.
4) You may have a pre-existing problem in the neck (cervical spine) which
is leading you to have irritation in the wrist due to improper nerve
function.
5) Bad playing technique will irritate the wrist and arm.
6) A change in playing style, such as going from the typical classical
style with the guitar on the left leg (if right handed) to the folk style
with the guitar on the right leg.

If you continue to suffer from wrist pain - DO NOT hold off in having it
examined.  These injuries, also known as Repetitive Strain Injuries, can
end careers and affect your daily living.  I own a holistic health center
that specializes in treatment and rehabilitation of these injuries via
chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and guided imagery.  If you
would like further information, please e-mail me.

I hope this information was helpful to you.
Dr. Timothy Jameson, D.C.