Originally Posted by JDondero

For the past few weeks I have been dealing with a major lip problem. I think I overplayed on a job and damaged my lip in the process. I have lost range to the point where a G on top of the staff is a real effort, and really no notes are definitely guaranteed to come out when I want them to. It feels like my top lip is swollen as soon as I place my mouthpiece.

There is no pain at any time - it just takes tremendous effort to play anything. I actually had to cancel out of a couple of gigs to rest my chops, and will play later today for the first time in a week.

Anyone have experience with this type of injury? What did you do and how long did it take?

Thanks

John