Ralph R. Hall [email protected] Ralph R. Hall http://www.brasshausmusic.com
Hello John Stacy, Do not despair. I have known this problem occur in the former Principal Trumpet in the BBC orchestra of which I was a member. He did NOT have to undergo surgery and I am trying to contact him to find out details. I believe it to be a vertical split in the musculature which runs down either side of the neck - a rupture in all but fact. This is usually caused by excessive blowing pressure in the throat which parts the muscles and allows air to inflate the space beyond. Obviously once beyond the gap - which closes on the release of blowing pressure - the air is trapped causing the swelling. Now, for goodness sake never take a diagnosis at this remove, particularly from a mere horn player who is not medically qualified. All I'm saying is that I have seen a similar case to yours and that drastic surgery was not required. The more theories that you have at your disposal, the more light at the end of the tunnel for doctors who are ignorant of the horn playing process. Good luck, Ralph _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
