malakka -> RE: The gift of pain (Mar. 15 2012 18:35:45)
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Todd, I too have a sort of RSI and have been dealing with it for a year and a half. I won't go into details, but it SUCKS. I found that I take a step or two forward and then a step back. Things have improved, I can play arpeggios now and couldn't before. Picado is still a problem as is tremolo. Fortunately rasqueados are fine. Extreme patience and diligence to a good practice regime is important. I am sure you are aware of this and like you said, you just need to vent. I too have learned a lot about myself in my process of recovering - releasing tensions, practicing more intelligently and with focus, letting go of my interior critic, etc. Most of all, trying to put a timetable on getting back to "normal" should be avoided. Your recovery will happen, just relax and enjoy the time with you guitar. I guess I just needed to vent as well. Best of luck to you!
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