This month, we discuss the possible traumatic damage that resting your forearm on the bass can produce and how to avoid it.
Dr Randy Kertz demonstrates proper lifting techniques for bassists to help avoid back injury.
Dr. Randy Kertz discusses the management of bass-related left-hand issues.
The Bassist’s Guide To Injury Management, Prevention & Better Health by Randall Kertz, D.C. has been released in a new edition. Written by a bass player for...
Getting Rid of Tendonitis for Good by Igor Saavedra – Part 1… I’m sure many of you know that I started very late in music when...
The Doctor Is In… Hello to all… it’s been a while. Hope you are all enjoying your summer. I’d like to revisit something that is always...
By the time you read this the winter NAMM show will be over, but I am on my way out tomorrow morning. Looking forward to a...
Hello… once again-took one issue off but I am back and raring to go. I am often asked about working out, strengthening and exercising. Players want...
Hey everybody. As a new upright player (not a new instrument, but new to the instrument) and in preparation for my lecture at the International Society...
Let’s talk about right-hand technique (assuming the player is right-handed, if not switch hands). Here are some basics, and some do’s and don’ts. With your plucking...
Hi and welcome back. Last time I introduced myself and encouraged you to pay attention to your body and your playing, and talked briefly about repetitive...
Hi to all, and welcome to my column The Doctor Is In. I’m Randy Kertz, a bass player, chiropractor and acupuncturist, and author of the book...
