How do I deal with muscles knots on left arm, fingers and shoulders?

[Jaime_Dergut]

Hello folks, I have a question for you all.

Is it normal to have several muscles knots on your left forearm and shoulder?

I noticed that my left arm has a lot of accumulated tension and I would like to find out if this is normal and maybe some recommendations about how to deal with them.

I am getting into yoga, weight lifting and soon swimming so I hope that helps.

Regards,

Jaime

 

[Dingo40]

Don't overdo the practice: remember the dreaded RSI!*
*https://www.google.com.au/search?q=...TItMy4xmAEAoAEBsAEW&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-hp

 

[hummingbird]

Hello folks, I have a question for you all.

I noticed that my left arm has a lot of accumulated tension and I would like to find out if this is normal and maybe some recommendations about how to deal with them.

I am getting into yoga, weight lifting and soon swimming so I hope that helps.

Regards,

Jaime

I recently got something that is a) cheap (around 40 or 50 bucks) and b) unbelievable in how much it loosens your muscles. I think there are various kinds, but the one recommended to me is called Toloco EM26 Massage Gun. It really gets deep into your muscles. When I tried this on my boyfriend, who plays softball and gets sore muscles, he went nuts for it and ordered one for himself. I would recommend this for anyone who is dealing with sore/tense muscles. I found mine on Amazon.
Oh--and it has about 10 or 20 different attachments for almost every part of your body.

 

[FionaWallae]

Dealing with muscle knots can be a real pain. From what I’ve found, stretching and massage work wonders. Try gentle stretches for your left arm, fingers, and shoulders to keep things loose.

 

[Scuromondo]

If your straps are adjusted correctly and you maintain proper posture (not necessarily easy to do for those of us who have developed bad habits!) accordion playing should not be the source of your muscle spasms. However, last year I developed a condition called “frozen shoulder.” I’s quite a miserable malady, makes playing the accordion (and many other activities) very difficult and painful, and takes a long time to resolve. …So I definitely hope you don’t have it!

 

[FionaWallae]

Dealing with muscle knots can be a real pain. From what I’ve found, stretching and massage work wonders. Try gentle stretches for your left arm, fingers, and shoulders to keep things loose.

Heat packs can also help; just a warm towel or heating pad for 15-20 minutes can do the trick. Also, a self-massage or even a professional massage might be worth a try. Sometimes, a bit of movement and relaxation can help loosen things up. If you’re looking for more tips and exercises, check out https://fitnflexed.com . They have some great advice on dealing with muscle issues.

 

[Ffingers]

John Bonica's book: "Play your accordion without pain." is available on-line as a pdf - it may be worth a read for you, Jaime.