Back pain is one of the most common problems a traveling musician has. It can become so severe, that it could potentially threaten their career. (And being stuffed into a tour bus isn’t exactly the best thing for the human body.)

One of the causes is that musicians do not stretch before going on stage to perform. It may seem weird, but it is true. If they don’t stretch, just moving the wrong way while performing could send them down a bad road. Another source of back pain is carrying the equipment. Some equipment is obviously very heavy (drums, amps, to name a few). There aren’t always enough people to carry these things. Its not just the instrument-its the total lifestyle.

Being cramped in a tour van is bad for posture. Vans are not made for good posture. Sitting in one position for long periods of time can really affect your back. Musicians should pull over to stretch every three hours for ten to fifteen minutes. (according to Dr. Alice Brandfornbrener.)

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Teen Magazine Writer