I assume most people like me who are over seventy have some health issues. I have carpal tunnel in my left wrist which has caused me to stop playing guitar for about one year. I just started back a few days ago. I no longer have any pain. I also am trying to not be so aggressive in my playing. I continued to play piano which never caused any issue.

I have some hip pain which is relieved by working out at the gym. Problem is with Covid-19 I have stayed away from the gym. I really want to go back but I am unsure if I can work out with a real respirator mask with P 100 filters on. I have Hazmat suits and mask I use at the farm to mix and spray chemicals with the tractor. I am OK to drive the tractor with an air condition cab, but working out...I'm not so sure.

At times I get fed up with the pain and take oxicodone but then about the only thing I can do is sleep or watch TV....sucks NSIADS use to work but no longer.

Steve Morse the lead guitar player for Deep Purple may not be able to finish the tour due to arthritis and Joe Satriani will take his place. Steve is 66 but has always been a really aggressive player, even with the Dixie Dregs. Steve and I met in a past life flying airplanes.

Exercise, diet, and being more mindful of how you are playing will address most issues. When that is ineffective drugs can be used but there are always unwanted side effect. Being in pain all the time is no way to live.


Best wishes to all you old people....lol


Billy

“Amazing! I’ll be working with Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum, and Buddy Rich, and you’re telling me it’s not that great of a gig?
“Well…” Saint Peter, hesitated, “God’s got this girlfriend who thinks she can sing…”