It’s time to say goodbye to shoulder, elbow and wrist pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life.
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TAKE HOLD OF RELIEF From Your Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Pain
INSIDE: • Take Hold of Relief • Physio-Pilates: 10-Week Session • Have You Made The Most of Your Benefits? • Practitioner Update: Tahnee Full-Time at Bedford • Nov 1st: Last Day Before Caroline’s Maternity Leave • Refer a Friend!
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TAKE HOLD OF RELIEF From Your Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Pain
It’s time to say goodbye to shoulder, elbow and wrist pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Wave goodbye to pain in your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders with targeted techniques from your experienced therapists. What is Causing the Pain? Think about the tasks that make up themajority of your day-to-day life. It is often said that life in the 21st century is way easier on the body than life during any other time in human history — and it’s true that there is a fair amount of evidence to support this idea. Rather thanspendingallofyourdaysworking in a factory or on a farm, the vast majority of Canadians work indoors, often at a computer for a predetermined number of hours week after week. But this new lifestyle isn’t exactly harmless for the body, either. There are plenty of ways in which the common tasks of 21st-century life
put the body under a great deal of stress. Sedentary lifestyles frequently contribute to weight gain, which increases your risk for a long list of obesity-related diseases. This puts additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes, even your wrists. But even aside from that, there are a lot of potential issues that your body can face as a result of sedentary behavior in the workplace — includingshoulder,elbowandwristpain. Shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries are especially common as a result of workplace injury and overuse. While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an injury from developing, it is especially important to be able to recognize when an injury develops and to understand ways that you can combat that injury by identifying what may have caused the pain to develop in the first place. Common Issues That Can Lead to Shoulder, Wrist and Elbow Pain Include: • Issues with poor posture
• Carpal tunnel syndrome, which can develop from overuse of the wrist and regular, repetitive motions, such as typing • Heavy lifting • Athletic injuries • Muscle sprain • Muscle strain • Dislocation or hyperextension of the joints Getting a Handle on Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Pain One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the shoulder, elbow and wrist is that it is difficult to impossible to actually allow these parts of the body time to rest. Every movement and action requires these body parts — and when the pain develops in both arms, as it often does, treating the pain becomes even more complicated. It is impossible to care for your basic needs without involving your shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This is why so many issues regarding pain in the shoulder, elbows and wrists
typically become chronic. Since it is difficult to allow these body parts time to properly rest, they continue being overused and the pain can actually worsen. Treating Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming chronic. Turning to medication and braces for pain management is not a long-term solution and will only push off the inevitable truth — that you need to find a solution for the problem that is causing you pain.
Physiotherapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physiotherapist will provide you with an opportunity to understand what movements may be causing further discomfort, and can help you to strengthen the surrounding muscles while improving range of motion, which together will likely alleviate some of the pain associated with your injury. Don’t assume that pain in your shoulder, elbows or wrists will go away on its own. It is more common for the pain to worsen, and compensating for the pain by overusing the opposite arm can cause further injury to develop.
For support with learning how to manage the pain, and to learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, elbows and wrists, contact Kinetesis, today! Call us today or visit our website at kinetesis.ca to find out which services can help with your pain. Bedford: (902) 407-7207 Fall River: (902) 861-3900
Nov 1st: Last Day Before Her Maternity Leave! Caroline Baker, RMT at Fall River
Best Wishes and Exciting Adventures to Caroline with Her New Little One We are so excited for Massage Therapist Caroline Baker, who was done treating clients as of November 1st for her maternity leave! It’s very much bitter-sweet. We will really miss Caroline while she’s on her leave, but we couldn’t be happier for her and her husband! All the best to you and your new family, Caroline!!
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having a massage with Sam, I feel complete pain relief that lasts for days. Sam has helped me sleep, work, and have an overall better quality of life. I am so grateful for her care. Thank you
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WAND SHOULDER FLEXION Lying on your back and holding a wand, palms face down on both sides, gently raise the wand overhead in a gentle motion. Hold for 3 seconds and slowly lower wand to starting position. Repeat 5 times.
Complimentary Consultation Schedule Your FREE Complimentary Consultation! Call Us or Visit Our Website to Book Online: Bedford: 902-407-7207 | Fall River: 902-861-3900 KINETESIS.CA At Kinetesis Spine & Joint Clinic , we offer all the services you need to resolve muscle, joint and nerve pain and get you back to your sport, job and daily life as quick as possible. We understand that when you’re in pain or injured, it can affect every aspect of your life, and you don’t always know where to start. We can help you by assessing your problem and providing you with the solutions you need to get you back to better health.
PRACTITIONER UPDATE
Full-Time at Our Bedford Clinic as of Nov 1
WHAT’S HER WHY? Why does she do what she does? Tahneealwayswantedtoworkwithher handsandtakeahands-onapproachto life. She wanted to make a difference andhelppeople livehealthierandmore functional lives. As a FST practioner, she enjoys helping people make positive changes. WHAT MAK E S HER TREATMENTS UNIQUE? Tahnee uses Fascial Stretch Therapy to assessmobility, muscle length, and joint health. Some treatments may involve massage techniques, fascial techniques, manual stretches or all
three combined. She will provide you with a homecare routine to encourage positivechangesandwillworktogether with you to achieve the best results. While she can’t always take the pain away, she can make the pain more manageable. She believes in working together to make sure your pain or discomfort is not in charge of you. WHAT DOES SHE DO OUTSIDE OF WORK? Tahnee enjoys cooking, baking, and doing all kinds of DIY projects like makinghomemadecreamsandsoaps. She enjoys physical fitness including CrossFit and yoga, and spending as much time outside as possible.
Now Full-Time FST Practitioner! Tahnee Krajacic, RMT,FST Easy-Going, Empathetic, Dedicated
Tahnee treats patients full-time at our Bedford location as of November 1st. To book an appointment with Tahnee, book online 24/7 on our website, kinetesis.ca, or call 902-407-7207 today!
WHAT IS... FASCIAL STRETCH THERAPY? Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a system of traction and stretching that focuses on the joints, muscle, fascia and surrounding tissue. The practitioner gently pulls on your joint, such as the leg, and moves it through a series of stretch positions for improved muscle length and range of the joint. Some of the stretches may involve an “activate and release” technique which will give you additional length and range of motion for areas in need. FST is a wonderful treatment for muscle imbalance, limitations in range of motion ie: hip or shoulder, and even poor posture. Whether you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, elderly or simply feeling tight from work, FST is for you!
By lengthening the major fascial lines and improving joint range, you will feel lighter, longer, and able to move with more ease. Call our Bedford clinic (902-407-7207) to schedule a free 15 minute consultation to see if FST is right for you.
GET A HEAD START FOR 2020 HAVE YOU MADE THE MOST OF YOUR BENEFITS? The beautiful autumn season is the one of the best times of the year to start or get back into your healthy routine. Have you made the most of your health benefits? If you have any benefits remaining, there’s still time to use them before you lose them! Don’t wait until it’s too late; your 2019 Health Insurance Benefits Coverage expires December 31st and you are unable to carry over any unused benefits into the next year. It’s time to take care of yourself; start now with an intensive treatment program to rid yourself of aches and pains, and then get onto a regular maintenance program in 2020. Remember, don’t be disappointed; book your appointment today by calling either of our Bedford (902-407-7207) or Fall River (902-861-3900) locations or booking online at kinetesisspineandjoint.ca.
PHYSIO-PILATES CLASSES
10-WEEK SESSION Physio-Pilates is a unique form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, breathing, strength, and flexibility. It is often used to help rehabilitate the body after injury, particularly injuries of the pelvis, low back, or neck. Physio-Pilates is a treatment tool used by physiotherapists trained in Pilates, linking current spinal stability research and the traditional exercise rehabilitation and conditioning work of Joseph Pilates. It’s ideal for use in the rehabilitation setting, for general health and well-being, and as a preventive measure to avoid injury. Join Kinetesis for a 10-Week Physio-Pilates session with Kelly Whitman, now until Dec. 3rd.* There’s still time to register! * No classes will be held the week of Thanksgiving and November 11. Fee is $210. Billed as group Physiotherapy, physio assessment is required prior to class. Classes Offered at Our Fall River Location Call 902-861-3900 to Register! KINETESIS.CA MONDAYS | 12:30-1:30pm TUESDAYS | 6:30-7:30pm
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