Tension, stiffness, and injury prevention

So I was making some good progress on pretty much everything I was working on for about 2 weeks. Even just 3 days ago everything I was doing just massively improved. (working on chugging, sweep picking, alternate picking, crosspicking)

However yesterday and today I feel like im running into maybe an overuse issue of my elbow and forearm. Specifically I feel tension (and even a little pain and tightness when im not playing) in either my brachioradialis or my Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis/Longus. Not sure which ones exactly cause im not a doctor but im pretty sure the tension is in one of those.

Im thinking maybe the next step for me is to take a little break (2 or 3 days). And maybe do some relaxation exercises. What would y’all do in my situation?

you can always do some ear training exercises or something so you don’t feel like you’re spinning your wheels musically while resting your arms

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True! Ive been so into technique lately because of Troys stuff that I forgot about everything else there is to practice in music!