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Bass Player Health: Effects of Improper Sitting on the Piriformis Muscle
July 13, 2020This month we will cover the effects of improper sitting on the Piriformis muscle and how...
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Bass Player Health: Is it Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow?
June 15, 2020This month we will cover the differences between tennis and golfer’s elbow and why it matters.
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Bass Player Health: Instrument Angle and the Right Hand
May 18, 2020This month we will cover the relationship between the bass and the right-hand position, along with the...
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Bass Player Health: Remember the Basics
April 13, 2020This month we will cover the basic principles needed to avoid injury playing bass during the COVID-19...
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Wrist Neutrality vs. Rigidity – There Is a Difference
February 17, 2020This month we will cover the importance of proper wrist position to avoid injury while playing bass.
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To Strengthen or Not to Strengthen
December 9, 2019This month we will cover the pros and cons of strength-building when it comes to bass...
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Considerations When Switching Between 4, 5, and 6-String Basses
October 14, 2019This month we will discuss things to consider when changing between 4, 5, and 6-string basses,...
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Avoiding Excess Muscle Tension By Your Case or Gig Bag
August 19, 2019This month we will discuss how to avoid excess muscle tension you might get from your...
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Things Bass Players Should Consider When Having Surgery
May 27, 2019This month we will discuss things you should consider when having surgery.
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Bass Players… All Thumbs? The Hazards of Texting
April 15, 2019The Hazards of Texting This month we will discuss the damage to our hands from repetitive...
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Bass Players… Release Tension in Your Shoulders
March 18, 2019Bass Players… Release Tension in Your Shoulders This month we will discuss the benefits of releasing...
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Good Habits for Bass Players with Dr. Randy Kertz
January 28, 2019Good Habits for Bass Players with Dr. Randy Kertz Start off 2019 with recommendations for the...
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Are You a Bass Player Who Needs Surgery? Don’t Forget This!
December 24, 2018Are You a Bass Player Who Needs Surgery? Don’t Forget This! This month we take a...
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Injury Prevention When Going from a Full Scale Bass to a Short Scale Bass
November 19, 2018Injury Prevention When Going from a Full Scale Bass to a Short Scale Bass… Here are...
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Thumb Hyperextension for Bass Players
October 8, 2018Everything You Wanted to Know About Thumb Hyperextension