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For relieving shoulder tension and carpal tunnel syndrome pain
(thanks to catrocketship for this one)
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/689

Essential Hand Stretches for Guitarists (which work wonderfully for artists as well)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSrfB7JIzxY

Another take on stretching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPO-zST-7EE

Let these stretches become part of your regular daily fitness regime, best done before working on your art.

>> No.1655678

I've started doing push-ups and pull-ups and am noticing less fatigue in my arm and shoulders. What other exercises are good for your back arm and shoulder?

>> No.1655682

>>1655678
This is anecdotal information: Doing Yoga X from the P90X program.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x16ko9d_4-yoga-x-part-1_sport

Especially the warrior poses and the transitions between them will relax you, with time.

>> No.1655683

For the traditional artists among you, the following web page will be worth your while, considering certain risks related to media used by you:

http://environmentaldefence.ca/issues/toxic-nation/healthy-artist-guide-less-toxic-studio

>> No.1655686
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1655686

I always wondered, do those things help to prevent carpal tunnel? having a stronger
wrist i mean.

>> No.1655687

>>1655686
They definitely get the circulation to your hand to increase. A big cause of arm and wrist pain is lactic acid from poor circulation.

>> No.1655691

Once in a while, check whether or not you are grinding your teeth or clenching your teeth during art sessions; if you notice that, try to relax your jaw muscles to prevent headaches.

Drink water. Coffee seems like the way to go, especially for artists, but it will just make you agitated; you drink it for the sugar, not the caffeine. Try to keep that in mind.

If you suffer from back pains, add an abdominal workout to your fitness regime to strengthen your back and core muscles.

I know that most of you already do that, but eat healthy snacks. Healthy not PROTEIN ENERGY DOUBLE MEGA WHEY :3

>> No.1655700

>>1655691
but coffee, real artiste coffee, black and cheap. doesn't have any sugar in it.

>> No.1655705

>>1655691
you can also chew gum to stop you grinding your teeth,

>> No.1655860

>draw with pen
>its ok
>touch tablet pen
>OH FUCK FUCK my finger fuck fuck awWWWWw shit