Body & Bass

The Body & Bass page is devoted to exploring the physical aspects of playing the bass and help you avoid potential injury through awareness of these challenges and of body function.

Randall Kertz is a chiropractor, acupuncturist, bassist, author and lecturer on the topic of injury prevention for musicians. Find out more about him and his projects at www.drkertz.com.

Coming Back From Injury
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

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Breathing & Bass
Thursday, December 14, 2023

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Stretching; The Truth
Monday, July 24, 2023

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Zoom Syndrome — Avoiding Pain with Today's Tech
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

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What is focal dystonia?
Monday, June 1, 2020

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Time Management
Thursday, April 2, 2020

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Relaxation and tension - Come together!
Thursday, February 27, 2020

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Doubling on electric and upright bass - some considerations
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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Handling thumb pain issues for bassists
Thursday, August 8, 2019

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For musician health, it's all about body awareness
Friday, January 18, 2019

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Randy Kertz on recovering from surgery
Wednesday, January 2, 2019

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The importance of playing the same size of double bass
Wednesday, December 5, 2018

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Thumb Hyperextension & the Double Bassist
Monday, October 15, 2018

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The lowdown on TMJ - A pain in the jaw
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

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The difference between muscle and nerve pain for musicians
Monday, July 16, 2018

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Body and Bass June 2018
Friday, June 1, 2018

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Randy Kertz on meds, treatments, and sharing information
Monday, April 2, 2018

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Don't reinvent the wheel for your bass health
Thursday, March 8, 2018

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Work It Out — Exercise Choices for the Bassist
Wednesday, February 7, 2018

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Don't Hang(er) On
Thursday, January 18, 2018

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Watch Your Feet — Posture From the Ground Up
Thursday, December 14, 2017

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Bend Your Knees — Standing With the Double Bass
Friday, November 3, 2017

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Awareness — Approaching the Instrument
Monday, October 2, 2017

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Posture & the Double Bass
Friday, September 15, 2017

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Talking To the Hand — The Lunate Bone Examined
Sunday, July 30, 2017

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Pick-Ups: Lifting the Bass Effectively
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

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The Rotator Cuff — What Is It?
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

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Changing Ingrained Habits
Friday, March 31, 2017

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Exercise Right and Watch Your Meds
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

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Bend Your Knees
Saturday, January 14, 2017

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