Safety boundary
My neck, shoulder, wrist, hand, or finger hurts
Pain, numbness, or tingling is not an ordinary technical-routing problem.
This governed route starts from what you can observe. It is source material and routing help, not a replacement for the current teacher seeing the player.
What you can observe
- playing comfort
- violin setup
First bounded action
Stop the provoking motion. Do not use the library to push through pain. Seek individualized evaluation from a qualified teacher and, when symptoms persist or recur, an appropriate healthcare professional.
How to check it
The test is not whether you can tolerate the motion; the provoking symptom should be absent.
Stop condition
Do not resume the provoking motion merely because a technical suggestion seems plausible.
What this route cannot tell you
Pain, numbness, tingling, or recurring discomfort belongs with the current teacher and an appropriate healthcare professional. Do not use this route to diagnose or push through symptoms.