| I had a doctor appointment already scheduled for today (but with a PA, so this is not a physician's opinion) so, diz, I asked. She looked at it (no extra cost, either).
She told me, after testing me by having me bend over to touch my toes, put my elbows out, pull shoulders back, etc (trying to isolate) and feeling on my left side of my back (none of those tests could really isolate it, though), that she could feel where the muscle tension was. She mentioned that it may be due to overuse, and that after my playing commitments are fulfilled, that a let-up in activity should allow the muscle to heal. Muscle, when strained, reacts by tensing up. Allowing it to relax will give it time to heal. Should be no problem after that. Moist heat should help alleviate pain. If it still exists after my let up, physical therapy may be recommended.
I am not sure I am too satisfied with her response, though.
Jack- how long did your father do the book excercise, and how frequently? |