tin can - Posted - 05/04/2013:  08:49:00

Hiya, I feel really daft asking this question, but as a complete beginner, is it at all normal to feel a painless but persistent twitching in the right forearm after what is not an immense amount of practice? I don't play fast nor do I play with an inordinate amount of tension, but I do have some history with pinched nerves in the neck and shoulder. If, anyone without these problems has experienced twitching that hasnt resulted in anything worse, it will be a great comfort as I honestly want to keep learning!

Thanks in advance for anyone bothered enough to answer!

:)

kmwaters - Posted - 05/04/2013:  08:49:53

You may be one of the fortunate ones if it is only the forearm!!

BDCA - Posted - 05/04/2013:  18:40:18

How old are you? any problems with your "funny bone"? BTw I used to play at Sandy Bell's

Cya!

Bob

TNCowboy - Posted - 05/04/2013:  20:32:03

Don't worry, you are using muscles in ways that are unfamiliar. I have found a great deal help by employing trigger point therapy for various problems- really works, but self massage goes a long way to help.

Good luck, and good pickin'

Michael

tin can - Posted - 05/05/2013:  23:55:03

Thanks for answering! I feel better about continuing. And will look out for other body parts twitching!! 

No issues with the funny bone.

Sandy Bell's is a landmark watering hole here in Edinburgh!  Amazing that you played there BDCA!

:) Kiri 

BDCA - Posted - 05/06/2013:  06:22:58

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Originally posted by tin can

 

Thanks for answering! I feel better about continuing. And will look out for other body parts twitching!! 

 

No issues with the funny bone.

 

Sandy Bell's is a landmark watering hole here in Edinburgh!  Amazing that you played there BDCA!

 

:) Kiri 

 

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I used to hang out with Hamish Imlach and Billy Connolly in the early 70s but I was back at Sandy Bell's a couple of years ago for a session. One of the guys remembered me from 35 years prior.

Cheers!

Bob

BanjoRW - Posted - 05/06/2013:  08:58:52

Try eating more bananas. Low potassium has been linked with twitching. But I'm no doctor...

cjrall02 - Posted - 05/06/2013:  09:50:42

Twitching is a normal part of exercise.  Although you may not realize it you are getting a good workout when you play the banjo.  Especially if you are new and are using muscles in ways you don't normally use them.  I sometimes get twitching muscles after i go to the gym, in which case i usually make a shake out of kale, spinach, and frozen fruit, including a banana.  Also i pop like 4 to 5 fish oil capsules a day they are great for your joints and soreness!