Burlingame: Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain

Newsletter by Burlingame Therapeutic Associates, II

NEWSLETTER

“Get Back ToWork QuicklyAfterTreatment!” SHOULDER, ELBOW&WRIST PAIN

It’s time to say goodbye to elbow, wrist and shoulder 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 physical therapists. (continued inside)

NEWSLETTER

“Wave Goodbye To Joint Pain!” SHOULDER, ELBOW&WRIST PAIN

INSIDE: GetAHandleOnWrist,Elbow& ShoulderPain HealthyRecipe RelieveShoulderPainInMinutes PatientSuccessSpotlight

What is Causing the Pain? Think about the tasks that make up the majority 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 than spending all of your days working in a factory or on a farm, the vast majority of Americans 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 toweightgain,which increasesyour risk fora long listofobesity- relateddiseases.Thisputsadditionalstressonyourbody,whichcouldresult inpain incrucial joints likeyourshoulders,elbowsandyes,evenyourwrists. 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 — including shoulder, elbow and wrist pain. Elbow, wrist and shoulder injuries are especially common as a result of workplace injuryandoveruse.While it issometimespossible to takeaction 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 injuryby identifyingwhatmayhavecaused thepain todevelop 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

Look inside to learn more about our programs and say good-bye to those aching joints! . Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call 650-692-4811 today!

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GET A HANDLE ON WRIST, ELBOW& SHOULDER PAIN

Oneof thebiggestconcernsregardingpain in thewrist,elbowandshoulder 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 evenmorecomplicated. It is impossible tocare foryourbasicneedswithout involving your shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This iswhysomany issuesregardingpain in thewrists,elbowsandshoulders typicallybecomechronic.Since it isdifficult toallow thesebodyparts time to properlyrest, theycontinuebeingoverusedand thepaincanactuallyworsen. 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. 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 movementsmaybecausingfurtherdiscomfort,andcanhelpyoutostrengthen 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 a physical therapist at Burlingame therapeutic Associates, II.

Call today to schedule an appointment. We’re here to help! 650-692-4811

Healthy Recipe

ZUCCHINI LINGUINE

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb tomatoes, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon chopped basil • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

• 1 small red chile, seeded & minced • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 12 ounces linguine • 3 baby zucchini, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

• 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil, parsley, garlic, salt, chile and olive oil. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine; drain well. Add the linguine to the bowl along with the sliced zucchini and toss. Add the 1/4 cup of grated cheese, toss again and serve in bowls, passing more cheese at the table.

ATTENTION Joint Pain Sufferers!

Do You Have Difficulty Bending Or Reaching?

We can help:

• Increase your flexibility • Improve your health • Get back to living

• Decrease your pain • Increase your strength • Increase your activity level

Patient Success Spotlight

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“Been going for a couple of weeks now and my physical therapist is friendly and jovial. I got the best advice, and look forward to my next appointment.” - Lisa H. I got the best advice!

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Relieve Shoulder Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing shoulder pain.

DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE At Burlingame Therapeutic Associates, II, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to come to Burlingame Therapeutic Associates, II if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

WAND SHOULDER FLEXION Lyingonyourbackandholdingawand,palms facedownonbothsides, slowly raise the wand towards overhead. Strengthens Rotator Cuff www.simpleset.net

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