[CAUT] aches and pains

[Jurgen Goering]

One item that has helped my aches is the rubber ball end for tuning 
hammers.  It allows the hand to retain a loose and comfortable grip.  
It also softens the impacts of "bumping" with the heel of my hand.
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Jurgen Goering
Piano Forte Supply
(250) 754-2440
info at pianofortesupply.com
http://www.pianofortesupply.com

>
> Richard Brekne wrote:
>> I dont suppose they have anything like bicycle gloves for sporadic 
>> pinched sciatic nerve syndrom do they ?
>> Grin.. (or grimace... sometimes dont know which is appropriate)
>> RicB
>
> Non-Bicycle bicycle glove applications are only limited to your 
> imagination.
>
>  >    I like these as they have good padding and are easy to put on and
>> take off. Also, the knit back helps to keep the hand cool. Since I    
>>  have been wearing these I have been pain free. I believe they will   
>>   help with carpal tunnel problems too.
>  >    Don McKechnie
>
> I've had carpal tunnel surgery on both wrists and for a long while 
> avoided cycling (motor and pedal), but recent acquisition of a new 
> (not-drop-handlebar) bicycle has me thinking that I'll be pedaling my 
> xxx all over this area next year.
>
> I haven't tuned pianos with cycling gloves, but certainly use them 
> while driving pins, running router/sander/drill press, pushing 
> lawnmower, operating chainsaw, tiller, vacuum and driving car/pickup. 
> (18 hour drive to Philly from here doesn't leave my hands numb) In 
> short, any activity which transmits constant vibration to the hand and 
> wrist is a possible use for them.
> Conrad Hoffsommer - Keyboard Technician
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