Musicians Maintenance

Protect Your Music Career from Pain and Injury

Don’t Forget the Side of Your Core

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When you think of the core, more people think of abs. But if you want to prevent back pain, especially from standing too long, don’t forget about the side of the core.

Here’s a great exercise to get you started (that gives you some bonus shoulder work as well!)

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Start with a 10 second hold. Repeat three times.

If that goes well, then you can just gradually increase the hold time in 2-5 second increments per workout until you can hold the position for 3 sets of 30 seconds on each side.

Notice if one side feels weaker than the other. If one side is weak, don’t do more on the strong side. Just have the stronger side match what the weaker side can do.

Whenever you're ready, there are 4 ways I can help you:

1. 5 Minute Morning Mobility: A 5 minute mobility flow to release the tension in muscles that matter so you're body is ready for all the playing you'll do that day.

2. 10 Minute Evening Recovery: 10 minutes of gentle stretching the most important areas for musicians. Includes nerve glides and proper finger tendon stretches. It's the best thing you can do for your body.

3. The Musician Specific Strength Program: The best thing you can you can do to prevent injury is get stronger in the muscles that matter. This program will transform your body so it never limits your music. It's comprehensive and provides maximum benefit for the minimum time possible.

4. Personalized Coaching: If you need the peace of mind of a personalized program built by a musician's health expert, I offer 1-on-1 coaching to a very limited number of clients. Start your transformation here.

If Your Music Education Didn't Teach You How to Take Care of Your Body...

The Musician's Maintenance Starter Kit Will. Learn the muscles that matter for musicians. Learn a safe, simple exercise for each muscle. Transform how your body feels while you play in just 5 minutes per day