TREATING SHOULDER, ELBOW, & WRIST PAIN
Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becomingchronic.Turning tomedicationandbraces forpainmanagement 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. Physical therapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physical therapist 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 elbows, wrists or shoulders 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, wrists and elbows, contact your physical therapist.
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TAMING THE BEAST OF CHRONIC PAIN
Ow, Ow, OWWWW! I can’t do that it will hurt too much! Chronic pain can be a debilitating beast. Constantly nagging and gnawing at every ounce of your wellbeing, chronic pain can take over who you are, and take away from you what you like to do, while it changes the way your brain processes EVERYTHING! Pain is a warning sign that your brain has constructed for a reason based off what your body is telling it. However, when pain becomes chronic (more than 3 months) your brain begins to become sensitized to the input thatyourbody isgiving it, oftenmakingeven themostbenignmovements extremely painful. Don’t let yourself fall down the rabbit hole and get lost inanoverwhelmingdarknessofChronic Pain… What to do?!?!?
Fortunately, we now know that there are many treatmentoptions toeffectivelyaddresschronic pain and Physical Therapy is at the forefront of those treatment options! While we address biomechanics (how your body moves), your strength,coordination,proprioception (knowing where your body is in space), and other impairments, we help to facilitate improved communication between your brain and your body. Through movement and education, Physical Therapy plays an intricate role in helping you regain your function to get back to the activities that you love. Know that there is hope, and we can help!
Dominick Paluso, PT, DPT
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