Bummer 1. Get a doctor. 2. Downsize: Switch to the saprano. 3. Get a doctor! 4. Get a doctor!!! Seriously there you may be able to start excercises or get a surgery or a weekly massage, or a new special harness or something. And if you can, try to get a Dr. who specializes in playing injuries. If you live near a city with a pro. symphany chances are there is a Dr. who specializes in musician injuries, because most players on that level are broken from over doing it. They wont addmitt it publicly because showing weakness can cost you your career, but they all secertly see Dr.s Good luck, Michael

what sax are you playing? How big are you? Does it just hurt when you play, or hurt all the time? I'd say downsize, (if the sax is getting as big as you), or talk to a teacher about posture and stuff. This "shouldn't" happen, and shouldn't happen to someone who is 14. I may be blowing smoke, but from what I know Tendanitus (spelling?) is caused by years and years of use, bad posture, and rapid movements. It also dosen't go away over the day, it will be there all the time. but again, I may just be making things up... I never really paid much attention in that class! (I was a lame duck, and took one last semster at college that didn't mean a thing) =)