For the second time in a week I have started to write a blog post and ended up with an article; last week’s feature Eclipsing also started off life as a blog post. This time, though, I am salvaging something from those hungry articles, and that something is called Arnica Montana. You may already know what it is, but if you don’t it’s worth a try.

The next time your chops feel bruised or sensitive to the touch, then try getting some Arnica cream from a local GNC Store (or equivalent). This herbal remedy is good for bruises and inflammation and I always feel like it helps me get back to playing quicker. It is no miracle drug, that is for sure, but it does seem to help the healing process along and that means playing normally again, sooner than you would have otherwise. And when you are faced with the depressing condition of not being able to play anywhere near your own abilities, playing normally sooner is a welcome prospect indeed.