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  • #162588
    unknown-user
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    Hi all,

    My 17 year old daughter has just started playing a pedal harp and is experiencing hip pain when playing. We are exploring posture and seating options, but wonder if anyone has any ‘ergonomic’ tips or warm-up/stretching advice?

    (P.S. This hip pain may not be due to posture as Cassidy has a pre-existing hip condition, which may just take time to adjust to this new activity!)

    Thanks.

    #162589
    unknown-user
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    Occasionally. Strengthening the thigh muscles may help, as well as adjusting bench height, angle, position, etc. Also, look at what kind of shoes she is wearing and how high the heel.

    #162590
    unknown-user
    Participant

    I have been a chiropractor for 19 years & harpist for 5 years and your daughters hip pain issue peaked my interest.

    #162591

    I had hip pain for awhile, and my problem was mainly that I was on a swivel chair which was not stable enough. Once I switched to a fixed chair, the hip pain went away. I agree on the stretches and the advice given by the chiropractor. Also, I’ll second the suggestion to check the height of the chair.

    Briggs

    #162592
    Audrey Nickel
    Participant

    It’s a good idea to ask her teacher to evaluate her posture when playing (with the pain problem in mind).

    #162593
    unknown-user
    Participant

    Hi Anthony,

    You are right about her thigh muscles -they have always been weak.

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