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WATCH OUT FOR YOUR HANDS!

This is just a small reminder. When we want to play castanets, it’s important to take care of our hands! 😊

Now is a good time to pause...

...and realize that our hands are learning a completely new movement they’re not used to. That’s why it’s important not to rush or push them! AS SOON AS YOU FEEL YOUR HANDS GETTING TIRED, TAKE A BREAK OR TRY AGAIN TOMORROW.

Trust me, listening to your body pays off...

I worked as a waitress in a restaurant. After a month, one of my hands started to hurt a little. I didn’t think much of it and kept taking more shifts. What one hand couldn’t handle, the other took over. Within a week, I couldn’t move my hands. And the problems stayed with me for several months. Now, I know very well that I should have stopped immediately, and I would have spared myself a lot of trouble.

A few rules for healthy hands:

  • Play when your hands are warmed up. If you come home with cold hands, wait a bit before you start. Similarly, if you want to play in the morning, take a moment to warm up your hands first.
  • Stretch your hands before and after playing. It’s like weight training—nobody starts lifting dumbbells out of nowhere.
  • Don’t rush yourself. If your hands start to hurt, it’s a sign to slow down.