Intersting - look up bursitis too!

Similar symptoms the upshot of all of it is rest (even if you have not been over doing it! - I wish

The trouble with all fiddle playing it is muscular skeletal intensive and totally (like ballet) unnatural.

Sorry a brace is a 'quick fix' but not a cure a cure is rest as much as possible, there are some tablets that the doc can prescribe wich aid the healing (coupled with rest though).

Good luck - I'd be devastated!!!!

Andy