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from Dr. Daniel Buch, BS, DC, QME, Drummer and Chiropractor"As a physical art, drumming places great demands on the body. The lifestyle of a performer does not generally promote good health habits; late nights, little physical exercise and little time to warm-up all conspire to negatively effect the drummers health. Good habits start today, and will increase your health and enhance your art!"
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"It is my sincere hope that the information presented here will help further the
art of drumming and enhance the health of drummers the world over! I hope you find
these pages helpful!
I have been a drummer for most of my life and I have been involved in
sports medicine as both an Athletic Trainer and as a Doctor of
Chiropractic for over 20 years. I have found that many principles of athletics
relate to the art of drumming. The drum set is a relatively new
instrument, tracing its roots to the early 20th century. Modern drumming brings
a level of physicality and dexterity as to amaze the non-drummer. It seems the
very complexity is a show unto itself! This physical virtuosity comes at a cost
however as the physical forces involved can suddenly, or over time lead to
physical injury.
The information presented here is not intended to act as an
absolute guide to staying healthy as a drummer. Please, if you
have any pain or illness lasting unchanged over one week, seek
professional help. Only face to face examination and history done
by your health care professional can determine the extent of the
problem."
After a near life-time of
drumming, I have seen the changes which life brings and the
effects of wear and tear on the body. Drumming is of course a
physical thing. Depending on the amount of travel, number of
shows and rehearsals, and the weight of gear;
professional drumming can be an extremely physical occupation.
Adding to these physical aspects are the variables of late
nights, little sleep, poor eating habits and often little or no
insurance to pay for health care. In most of the United States and in most
occupations, work related injuries are covered by Workers Compensation
Insurance. This is often not available to musicians. Quality health
insurance which may be obtained through musicians unions will help offset the
expenses of serious injury. Disability insurance may also be an excellent
addition to the drummer with a family.
As you can
see, it is very important to look after your health. This
involves not only the health of the drumming related body parts,
but also the "core" of your health. After-all, it is
your body's intrinsic ability to heal which will determine your
ability to heal should an injury occur."
Dr. Daniel Buch,
B.S., D.C., Q.M.E.
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Drumsticks
Celebrating
their
50th Anniversary of
commitment
to the Art of
Drumming!
'Painting
in Fresco in the Sepulchres of Thebes'
In: "Travels to discover the source
of the Nile,
in the years 1768-1773" by
James Bruce
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