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American Music Teacher

| December 01, 2006 | Herbein, Jacqueline | COPYRIGHT 2006 Music Teachers National Association, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Have you ever suffered from back pain? Hardly a day goes by when I don't encounter someone who is coping with problems in some part of their back--lower back, middle back, upper back or shoulders. It seems almost a sign of these stressful times--after all, most of us are dealing with overloaded schedules, poorly conditioned back and abdominal muscles, slouching postures and a whole host of office and home furniture that may look great but does nothing to support our bodies.

Musicians suffer--especially those who must always sit to play their instruments. Harpists, cellists, pianists, organists ... there is simply no other option for practicing these instruments. ...

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