Newsletter by FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers
NOVEMBER, 2021
SHOULDER, ELBOW & WRIST PAIN, WHERE IS IT COMING FROM?
Give Chronic Pain the Cold Shoulder
Healthy Recipe
Patient Success Spotlight
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NOVEMBER, 2021
GIVE CHRONIC PAIN THE COLD SHOULDER
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body can face as a result of sedentary behavior in the workplace — including shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain. 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, elbow, and wrist 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
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, shoulders, elbows and wrists with targeted techniques from your experienced physical therapists. 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 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
•Muscle sprain •Muscle strain •Dislocation or hyperextension of the joints
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Everything You Need To Know About Shoulder Pain! SHOULDER PAIN EDUCATION CENTER
Get back to living your best life! Learn 5 things to know about shoulder pain, how to fuel your body, where your shoulder pain is coming from, what is the rotator cuff, and helpful exercises for shoulder recovery.
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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, andwrists 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. 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 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 your physical therapist.
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SLOW-COOKER JAMBALAYA
INGREDIENTS: • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces • 4 oz smoked turkey sausage, chopped • 3 cups chopped fresh collard greens • 1¼ cups chopped green bell pepper • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup) • ¾ cup chopped onion • 1 (28 oz) can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes, undrained • 1 tbsp quick-cooking tapioca
• 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 tsp dried thyme, crushed • 1 tsp crushed red pepper • 8 oz frozen peeled & deveined medium shrimp, thawed • 2 cups hot cooked brown rice • Chopped fresh parsley
DIRECTIONS: Combine chicken, sausage, collard greens, bell pepper, celery, and onion in a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, tapioca, garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. If using low setting, turn to High. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more or until shrimp are opaque. Serve over hot cooked brown rice. Sprinkle with parsley. Source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/269214/slow-cooker- jambalaya/
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
Check Out Our YouTube Channel! If you’ve been at home and you aren’t sure what to do about your pain, see if any of our videos can help you! This is a free resource we are providing YOU to help get you back to the life you deserve.
Watch a video on “Tens Unit For Back Pain” Scan the QR code below!
I had pain in my shoulders and had difficulty doing everyday chores. Tiffany and Kayla have gotten me back to where I can get dressed and put dishes away in my cabinets. These were two things I had much difficulty doing. I think I am now stronger than before and I thank Tiffany and Kayla for helpingme achieve this. They are very knowledgeable and caring. Will definitely return if I have more problems.” - Cheryl S.
Exercise To Do At Home
FREE PAIN & INJURY EXAM
SINGLE SHOULDER RAISE Start by standing with good posture and your arms by your side. Raise one shoulder to a 90 degree angle and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat 5 times on each arm.
This month, we’re giving away 10 free 1-on-1 pain and injury discovery visits with our expert physical therapists at our Sabraton location!
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