Sore Lips -play or not

someguy6 · 03-11-2007, 11:08 AM

Hi:

I'm an amatuer trumpet player (44 yrs old). I think I overdid it a couple of days back and my upper lip is sore. Should I not play at all until the soreness goes away (or take it easy and practice anyway)?

I am an amatuer so I don't "have" to play - no rehearsals, no gigs, etc.

Thanks

Rob

ecarroll · 03-11-2007, 12:40 PM

Rob,

Maurice Andre used to take one aspirin every night before going to bed to combat swelling. It's probably a good idea after a big day (his were mostly big days) and recent studies suggest it can be good for your heart as well.

That said, leave it in the case today and practice fully tomorrow concentrating on air flow and resonance. You'll be fine.

Best,
EC

rowuk · 03-12-2007, 11:16 AM

I find a cold beer MUCH better for swelling.......
After heavy duty gigs I play a lot of long tones - very quietly (I won't call this a "warm-down" in fear of getting that issue started again..........

Dale Proctor · 03-12-2007, 11:49 AM

If they're really sore, I'd skip a day or two. If you beat them up by practicing while they're sore, it will just prolong the soreness or make it worse. If they're not too sore, some easy abbreviated practice time is OK.

gregc · 03-12-2007, 12:11 PM

When this happens to me, I take the advise a wise martial arts teacher once gave me. I had asked about working out and fighting when hurt. He said, 'Do what you can'. The more I think about it, the more sense it makes. You may not be able to practice everything, but you can probably do something of value, as opposed to doing 'zero'. Pay attention to your body and 'do what you can'.
IMO, & YMMV.......

Alex Yates · 03-12-2007, 12:31 PM

Also, it doesn't hurt to vacillate between ice and hot water on your chops after a heavy work day. Take an ice cube (or sack of ice) and set it on your lips for a couple of minutes, then take a wash cloth dipped in very hot water (but not boiling) and place it on the same place. You can feel the blood rushing back into the lips. Do this a few times after you're done playing for the day or before bed. Your lips will thank you.

Tootsall · 03-12-2007, 12:58 PM

So, to sum up: take a day off, do what you can, take an aspirin, drink cold beer, and alternate between ice and hot water. That should about do it.

Eclipsehornplayer · 03-12-2007, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootsall

So, to sum up: take a day off, do what you can, take an aspirin, drink cold beer, and alternate between ice and hot water. That should about do it.

Only you Ed!

gregc · 03-12-2007, 01:53 PM

The bill is in the mail~

ROGERIO · 03-12-2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rowuk

I find a cold beer MUCH better for swelling.......
After heavy duty gigs I play a lot of long tones - very quietly.....

Do you get to drink it too, or do you just hold the cold can of beer against you lips?.... LOL

Long tones?
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8... sip, sip ...
1,2,3,4,5,6,7... sip, sip ...
1,2,3,4,5,6... sip, sip ...
1,2,3,4,5... sip, sip ...
1,2,3,4... sip, sip ...
1,2,3... sip, sip ...
1,2... sip, sip ...
1... sip, sip ...
Sip, sip, sip, sip

ooops
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8... sip, sip ...

03-11-2007, 11:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
someguy6 New Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 33	Sore Lips -play or not Hi: I'm an amatuer trumpet player (44 yrs old). I think I overdid it a couple of days back and my upper lip is sore. Should I not play at all until the soreness goes away (or take it easy and practice anyway)? I am an amatuer so I don't "have" to play - no rehearsals, no gigs, etc. Thanks Rob

03-11-2007, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ecarroll Artist in Residence Forte User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NH/CA/PQ Posts: 1,475	Re: Sore Lips -play or not Rob, Maurice Andre used to take one aspirin every night before going to bed to combat swelling. It's probably a good idea after a big day (his were mostly big days) and recent studies suggest it can be good for your heart as well. That said, leave it in the case today and practice fully tomorrow concentrating on air flow and resonance. You'll be fine. Best, EC Last edited by ecarroll; 03-17-2007 at 03:37 PM.

03-12-2007, 11:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,221	Re: Sore Lips -play or not I find a cold beer MUCH better for swelling....... After heavy duty gigs I play a lot of long tones - very quietly (I won't call this a "warm-down" in fear of getting that issue started again.......... __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

03-12-2007, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dale Proctor Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 684	Re: Sore Lips -play or not If they're really sore, I'd skip a day or two. If you beat them up by practicing while they're sore, it will just prolong the soreness or make it worse. If they're not too sore, some easy abbreviated practice time is OK. __________________ "Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away." - Sir Thomas Beecham Olde Towne Brass www.otbrass.com Brass Band of Huntsville www.brassbandofhuntsville.org

03-12-2007, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Posts: 548	Re: Sore Lips -play or not When this happens to me, I take the advise a wise martial arts teacher once gave me. I had asked about working out and fighting when hurt. He said, 'Do what you can'. The more I think about it, the more sense it makes. You may not be able to practice everything, but you can probably do something of value, as opposed to doing 'zero'. Pay attention to your body and 'do what you can'. IMO, & YMMV....... __________________ ______________ Greg Condemi Last edited by gregc; 03-12-2007 at 01:53 PM. Reason: typos

03-12-2007, 12:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alex Yates Forte User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,405	Re: Sore Lips -play or not Also, it doesn't hurt to vacillate between ice and hot water on your chops after a heavy work day. Take an ice cube (or sack of ice) and set it on your lips for a couple of minutes, then take a wash cloth dipped in very hot water (but not boiling) and place it on the same place. You can feel the blood rushing back into the lips. Do this a few times after you're done playing for the day or before bed. Your lips will thank you.

03-12-2007, 12:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Re: Sore Lips -play or not So, to sum up: take a day off, do what you can, take an aspirin, drink cold beer, and alternate between ice and hot water. That should about do it.

03-12-2007, 01:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
gregc Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, U.S. of A. Posts: 548	Re: Sore Lips -play or not The bill is in the mail~ __________________ ______________ Greg Condemi

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