Back problems?🤔

[Dingo40]

The reason for this post is to demonstrate how one accordionist uses a stand to support his accordion. He doesn't even have shoulder straps on this one!

Another example:

A final example:

 

[Ffingers]

The reason for this post is to demonstrate how one accordionist uses a stand to support his accordion. He doesn't even have shoulder straps on this one!

Another example:

A final example:

I noticed quite a number of accordionists in Italy doing just that, particularly those of smaller stature.
They often play for very long periods when performing for dance crowds (liscio) and sitting is often not an option.

 

[Tom]

I injured my back/shoulder this fall and tried using my stand. It definitely helped but not enough that I could play for about 3 weeks. It's kind of annoying to get used to, the bass side feels heavier for some reason. And in the US the macho accordion tradition frowns upon it. I'm not as young as I used to be, and find I cannot play an hour gig standing with my full sized accordion without some pain. Therefore I bought a smaller 72 bass that I can do an hour. As time goes by I will probably use the stand more often.

 

[JerryPH]

I injured my back/shoulder this fall and tried using my stand. It definitely helped but not enough that I could play for about 3 weeks. It's kind of annoying to get used to, the bass side feels heavier for some reason. And in the US the macho accordion tradition frowns upon it. I'm not as young as I used to be, and find I cannot play an hour gig standing with my full sized accordion without some pain. Therefore I bought a smaller 72 bass that I can do an hour. As time goes by I will probably use the stand more often.

Tom, have you tried playing sitting on a bar stool? It is taller than a normal chair, and is going to completely SAVE your shoulder and increase play times.

 

[Tom]

Hmmm, no I haven't tried that, thanks for the suggestion Jerry!

 

[Dingo40]

Just thinking...just throw a dust cover over your accordion while it's on the stand and you're storing it in playing position!

 

[Dingo40]

You can play it seated or standing and...you don't need shoulder straps or a back strap!

 

[Tom]

You can play it seated or standing and...you don't need shoulder straps or a back strap!

.....and if you sit, you can tilt the top of the accordion back and pull it into your body like with straps. (As ling as your chair is high enough.)

 

[JerryPH]

I'd kind of not want to play without straps, even if they were really loose, that is better than nothing. A little mistake and suddenly you have an accordion on the ground or at the very least it's constantly moving as you push and pull, and you kind of end up fighting that. Maybe it would work better with smaller accordions, I've not played anything smaller than a 41/120 in my life (except my first Titano as a REALLY young kid... lol).

I've just come back from almost 2 hours of snow shovelling, and everything on me hurts, including my lower back. I'll admit that I am blessed in that an hour or so from now, I can go downstairs and practice without pain (sitting only, of course).

 

[Ffingers]

I'd kind of not want to play without straps, even if they were really loose, that is better than nothing. A little mistake and suddenly you have an accordion on the ground or at the very least it's constantly moving as you push and pull, and you kind of end up fighting that. Maybe it would work better with smaller accordions, I've not played anything smaller than a 41/120 in my life (except my first Titano as a REALLY young kid... lol).

I've just come back from almost 2 hours of snow shovelling, and everything on me hurts, including my lower back. I'll admit that I am blessed in that an hour or so from now, I can go downstairs and practice without pain (sitting only, of course).

Just hope that Arfur (Arthritis) doesn't get you too soon.

 

[JerryPH]

Just hope that Arfur (Arthritis) doesn't get you too soon.

It’s been around for a while now, not in my back, but the right hand. I’m dealing.

 

[Ffingers]

It’s been around for a while now, not in my back, but the right hand. I’m dealing.

Is whatever you're dealing in working?

 

[JerryPH]

Is whatever you're dealing in working?

LOL... it's 6am, before I had my first coffee and I have no witty retort!

 

[murathan]

Meet my "chair" ... Super comfortable, hydraulic height adjustment.

 

[RTW]

Just hope that Arfur (Arthritis) doesn't get you too soon.

It’s been around for a while now, not in my back, but the right hand. I’m dealing.


BY RTW: To JerryPH: How are you dealing with right hand pain and how did you diagnose it? I never saw a thread on this issue for pain without notice thats Not due to known trauma to the hand or repetitive work-related issue. Thus, is arthritis the only possible reason and any advice is appreciated

Regards,
RTW

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[ColoRodney]

I’ve had arthritis diagnosed in my right hand for years. See an orthopedist or sports medicine doctor who specializes in hands. If you know any classical players, ask them: violinists are pretty picky about who they allow to mess with their hands!

My particular problem comes from particular grips—weeding and riding bikes are terrible—but fortunately piano and accordion have been okay up until the last month, and things have taken a turn. Diagnosis was by x-ray. They can see the lack of cartilage between bones. I had my first cortisone shot today: wish me luck.

 

[RTW]

I appreciate the response, explanation and recommendations. I had a trigger finger that required a brief surgery to correct after the cortisone injection failed and was only temporary relief. Thus, an X ray is needed to confirm

Regards,
RTW