Why Playing The Piano Can Be Helpful To The Health of Your Hands & Fingers…

Here are 5 reasons why people who are experiencing hand & finger discomfort might consider playing the piano as part of their daily finger fitness workout…

1 – Strengthen your hand muscles – Playing the piano requires repetitive hand and finger movements, which can help strengthen the muscles over time. This can lead to improved grip strength and overall hand strength — which is highly important if you want to be able to grip a golf club, a tennis racket, the steering wheel, a small shovel for gardening, or even pick up grandkids! (We’ve created a simple 10-minute practice plan so you don’t over-do it to avoid RSIs.)

2 – Improve finger dexterity – Dexterity is the ability to make precisely coordinated movement of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. Playing the piano involves complex finger movements that require coordination and precision. So if you play on a regular basis you can improve your finger dexterity which comes in “handy” 😉 for activities like knitting, sewing, doing & undoing buttons, using a knife & fork or chopsticks, or even impressing yourself (or your friends) with your origami skills!

3 – Increase hand & finger flexibility – Playing the piano requires you to stretch and extend your fingers which can help improve your hand and finger flexibility over time. This can also help improve your range of motion and reduce stiffness in your hands & fingers. This makes it easier to use your hands for other activities like painting or drawing, practicing your favorite sport, cooking or baking, typing on a computer, crocheting, embroidery, or other tasks like using scissors.

4 – Promotes blood flow – Since playing the piano can require sustained hand and finger movements, this can help increase blood flow to the hands. Improved circulation can then help reduce hand pain and stiffness and promote healing.

5 – Improve hand-eye coordination – Playing the piano requires coordination between the hands, eyes, and brain which can then translate to improved hand function for other activities like writing, gardening, or playing with your grandkids — especially if small toys or balls are involved.

Note: If you have an underlying medical condition like arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome, then we always recommend consulting with your doctor or healthcare provider first, before trying any new activities.

However, if someone with arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome does choose to play the piano, it’s important to take frequent breaks, stretch their hands and fingers, and use proper posture and technique to reduce the risk of exacerbating their symptoms.

Playing the piano for short periods of time may be a helpful component of a comprehensive treatment plan for hand & finger pain but it’s important to approach it with caution and seek medical advice if necessary.

Bottomline, whether you’re an aspiring musician looking to improve your piano playing (or other instruments) or if you’re simply looking to maintain the health, functionality, and manual dexterity of your hands and fingers, then this “10-Minute Finger Fitness” workout is for you.

Join us on this journey to improve your finger fitness and unlock the full potential of your hands and fingers!