Violinists have twice as much risk of developing pain in the neck, right shoulder and left forearm, when compared with pianists. Violists and violinists have a higher incidence of pain in the neck, shoulder, elbow and forearm than pianists.

Do violinists have bad posture?

Very often, violinists adopt postures that will accelerate the onset of contractures and sometimes accentuate them. Finding the right posture to play is a challenge for any beginner. It is also very difficult to rework a bad posture adopted from the very beginning of the practice of the instrument.

What is Fiddler's neck?

Fiddler's neck is a common dermatologic condition associated with instrument use in violin and viola players. It typically manifests as a submandibular and/or supraclavicular lesion. It is a benign condition, but it may be mistaken for lymphedema or a salivary gland malignancy.