That is essentially what I gathered from my chiropractor. I had a very painful session where my spine and my hips were not getting along. Last time that happened I was on the road 8 years ago. That ended in me taking pain meds, muscle relaxers, and anti-inflamatories. My current chiropractor says that this is all because we stand for hours on ends, move around to the music, ride for hours in vehicles to get to a gig, carry very heavy equipment and set it up. We also, according to my doctor, stand funny.
Apparently he has another bass player with nearly the same symptoms that I have. He took x-rays. My spine has twisted and tilted. Doc says that we stand there and while we play we drop one hip. That turns the spine. He says that I probably picked something up, twisted, and when I came back my hips did not come back in line. Now I am going to the chiropractor 1-2 times a week.
So you want to be a musician? I know guys in their 40s that have incredible problems with their bodies. Think twice before you decide the road is the place for you. It is easy to get in to pain meds, muscle relaxers, and anti-inflammatories. All that just for a back problem? I opted out on the drugs.
Peace and Love to you all.
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