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Forearm Pain Playing Bass

Forearm Pain Playing Bass: Why Playing Position Matters & You’re Probably Stretching Wrong

Last Updated: August 13, 2022 by Mike Emiliani 1 Comment

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Nothing can stop a show in it’s tracks quite like forearm pain while playing bass. It’s certainly stopped me from playing my best on multiple occasions. When there is pain, it’s exclusively to my right hand, my plucking hand. Over the years, I’ve tried all kinds of different stretches, positions and gimmicks to relieve this pain when it happens. I’ve learned a lot and what … [Read more...] about Forearm Pain Playing Bass: Why Playing Position Matters & You’re Probably Stretching Wrong

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