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Originally Posted by guit3090
I have had the exact same symptoms, I was playing a Fender DG-20S which had a u shaped neck. I tried lighter strings. I was told I had carpal tunnel, and was given a Double carpal tunnel release which made the the symptoms worse. The hand Dr. told me I was lying when I said it was worse. Finally went to another Hand specialist. After, several tests, I was told that I had cervical stenosis, which is a pinched nerve in my neck, which was radiating to my hand. I gave up guitar for a couple of years, Then I bought a used Alvarez AD-60S, It had a real comfortable neck. Then I got an Alvarez RD-20S using extra light Elixir strings. This really helped, I still have an Alvarez ,their necks are like Taylors, they have a nice radius, Wish you the best, I haven't played in a while. I want to try a smaller bodied guitar next, It hurts reaching over A Dreadnought.
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Wow, very interesting! Poking around in my neck the PT asked if I'd ever been in a car accident and injured it. A chiropractor years ago was also convinced I must have.
Hmmm....
And you point out why I'd like to avoid anyone who dabbles in knives!
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