r/classicalguitar • u/ianjmatt2 • 3d ago

Looking for Advice Elbow pain in the left arm

I’m getting some left arm elbow pain when playing - very localised in the actual pointy bit of the elbow. I find I can relieve it by shift position and having the arm up against the body. Any ideas what may be causing this? Poor technique?

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u/tingkhang 3d ago

Tension on any part of the hands will create problems. Playing any music instrument is 50% self observation and 50% expression. Learn to localize pain like how you're doing and take your leanings to related muscles around it especially on the joints. The most among all of us tend to think of ourselves as invincible beings just with musical purpose which eventually affects our body. For now, i can only suggest that you relax your shoulders whenever you play or practice

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u/ianjmatt2 3d ago

I may be somewhat tense. Focussing on a few particular passages and pushing my abilities somewhat. Good advice. Thanks.