Keep Playing.
Without the pain, tension or doubt.
For adult guitarists dealing with hand pain, tension, or stiffness: a body-smart method built on 18 + years of movement practice.
Most guitar pain isn't random. It's a pattern in how you hold, brace, and move and once you can see it, you can change it.
The Keep Playing book walks you through it.
240 pages. The complete Release → Reset → Rebuild™ method. Self-assessments, protocol routines, and a clear path back to pain-free playing.
Written by F.P. O’Connor, a Musician, Manual Osteopathy (D.O.M.P.) · Psychology BSc Hons · Strength & Movement Coaching · 18+ Years working with adult players
Keep Playing delivers the complete Release → Reset → Rebuild™ method: a movement-based approach to more comfortable, confident guitar playing.
The book contains six distinct easy to follow self checks, (including postural and movement checks) you can complete to systematically help you spot the patterns, tension, and habits that might be shaping your playing.From there, you’ll know exactly which parts of the Release–Reset–Rebuild™ approach will matter most to you.
The Release–Reset–Rebuild™ Framework
Three overlapping phases: Release, Reset, Rebuild that work on your neck, shoulders, wrists, and back. Each phase helps you understand what's driving your discomfort and gives you a clear, practical process to change it.
Phase 1: Release: ease tension and create space for freer movementPhase 2: Reset: refine patterns and reconnect with efficient mechanicsPhase 3: Rebuild: develop strength, control, and confidence for sustainable playing
Reviews of Keep Playing
Finally, something tailored specifically to mature guitarists. The 3-step structure made it easy to follow, and the visual demos meant I didn't waste time guessing. Within days, I felt less pain in my wrist and could finally play again without seizing up."
James R., 57, Ontario
*"I was ready to quit. My fingers hurt, my posture was a mess, and YouTube just made it worse. This book actually helped. Real exercises, no nonsense. I'm back to playing every night and pain-free again thank you!"
Marianne L., Dublin, Ireland
"I've tried physio, splints, posture videos nothing clicked. The Release-Reset-Rebuild steps finally made sense of it all. It's written like it understands older players and the structure was easy to follow. My hands feel 10 years younger."
Wally J. , 49, Manchester, England
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