Brad Paisley’s pre-show ritual is much different from other stars. While many other artists meditate or have a few drinks, Paisley prepares by stretching his back.
The need for stretches is all thanks to the 38-year-old's fall from stage last year during the last show of his American Saturday Night tour. Paisley said he didn’t think much of the pain and tried to ignore it but realized during the beginning of his H2O World Tour that he needed medical attention.
"When we did that stadium show in Boston, I ran and went nuts up and down the catwalk like I do, and the next day we tried to go see a movie and I had to take a break from walking from the car into the theater," he said. "I had to sit on the benches outside the theater because I couldn't go any further."
A quick visit to the doctor made Paisley realize why, months after the fall, he was still in pain. "I realized, here I am going out cold for a two-hour show where I run around like an idiot in a pair of cowboy boots, without warming up or anything, carrying around a 10-pound guitar," he said. "It's not good for you."
According to the physician, a few simple stretches before each performance will help ease the pain as well as guarantee lively and energetic performances for years to come."My doctor says I'm young enough that this shouldn't happen again, especially if I take the time to make sure I'm getting my muscles in shape and not just going out there and abusing myself," he said
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Paisley’s H20 Tour wrapped Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. His next tour will kick off this summer.
