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My hand, thumb, or wrist hurts
Start here if gripping, fretting, barre chords, or picking brings on pain or fatigue.
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Where is playing getting difficult?
Most people arrive because something has changed: a thumb begins to ache, a shoulder creeps upward, hands feel stiffer, or the guitar has gone untouched because you are not sure what your body will tolerate now.
Choose the path that sounds most like your situation. You do not need to read everything.
02
My shoulder, neck, or back tightens while I play
Start here if discomfort appears further up the chain or your posture begins to collapse during practice.
03
Arthritis or aging joints are changing how I play
Start here if stiff hands, joint pain, reduced endurance, or flare-ups are making practice less predictable.
04
I am returning after injury or time away
Start here if the hardest part is not only discomfort, but trusting your playing body again.
05
My setup may be working against me
Start here if your chair, strap, strings, guitar position, or practice space makes playing feel harder than it should.
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