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I'm a Manual Osteopath, Guitarist, and Music Coach who helps musicians and guitarists keep playing or return to music even with stiff hands, old injuries, arthritis, or self-doubt.
I share this guide with every client I work with. It’s a simple, practical starting point to ease pain, free up your hands, and reconnect with the joy of playing again.
What’s Inside:
- ✔️ The 7 Pillars of Guitar Posture that actually matter
- ✔️ How to warm up properly
- ✔️ Daily hand stretches to prevent tension and overuse
- ✔️ Fretting and strumming technique that protects your joints
- ✔️ A repeatable, pain-free practice routine for consistent progress
- ✔️ Warning signs to look out for before pain becomes injury
Who It’s For:
- ✔️ Adult beginners and returning players
- ✔️ Over-40 musicians with arthritis, fatigue, or old injuries
- ✔️ Players who’ve tried forums, stretches, and still feel stuck
- ✔️ Anyone who wants guitar to feel natural again — not like a fight every time
Pain isn’t a rite of passage — it’s a red flag. This guide shows you how to play smarter, not harder. Download it free and start building a pain-free foundation today!
👋 About the Creator
I’m F.P. O’Connor, a manual osteopath, psych grad, and lifelong musician who helps adults return to music with less pain, more joy, and no regrets.
I founded Gentle Octaves, a music and wellness space dedicated to helping adults rediscover — or begin — their musical journey with less pain, more freedom, and zero shame.
This resource is the result of over 15 years working with chronic pain, movement dysfunction, and nervous system rehab.
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www.gentleoctaves.com