Health & Wellness Newsletter by Arlington Physical Therapy
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Push Yourself Up Towards Pain Relief! SHOULDER, ELBOW&WRIST PAIN
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. (continued inside)
INSIDE • Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain • Relieve Shoulder Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight
Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Roll A Strike Through Your Aches &Pain!” SHOULDER, ELBOW&WRIST PAIN
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 put 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 — including shoulder, elbow and wrist pain. Elbow, wrist and shoulder 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
At Arlington Physical Therapy, we can assist you with proper treatment andexercisesforapain-freeandactive life!Contactus today toschedule your appointment.
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GET A HANDLE ON WRIST, ELBOW& SHOULDER PAIN
One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the wrist, elbow and shoulder 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 wrists, elbows and shoulders 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 shoulder, elbow, or wrist 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. For more support in finding relief from shoulder, elbow, or wrist pain, talk to your physical therapist.
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If you know someone suffering with aches and pains give the gift of health. Refer them to Arlington PhysicalTherapy today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an evaluation! Why You Need To Come in For Another Checkup: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
LOW BACK PAIN & SCIATICA WORKSHOP OCTOBER 25TH 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops are free but seats are limited. Only 20 spots available. Don’t delay, register today by calling now! Register online at www.aptworkshops.com or call our office at 901-317-7054!
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Patient Success Spotlight
Relieve Shoulder Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing shoulder pain.
WAND SHOULDER FLEXION Lyingonyourbackandholdingawand,palms facedownonbothsides, slowly raise the wand towards overhead. Repeat 5 times. Strengthens Shoulders www.simpleset.net
“I have been seeing the APTcrew since March. After a nerve block, two surgeries, aspinalfluid leakand31/2monthsofnotwalking,Jeff,Kelly,andMatthavebeen more than amazing!! They have helped me walk again and I had gotten to a point where I truly was not sure that would happen for me. I was already crazy about the atmosphere and treatment I have received there but today’s session takes the cake!! Matt had suggested I discuss dry needling with my doctor, I did but was extremely skeptical. My Doctor approved it so we tried it out this morning. I cannot even begin to describe the amount of IMMEDIATE relief. I thought that even if I only got one hour of that relief, it was well worth it. I had that done a little before 8 am and at 10:00 pm, still in the least amount of pain I have been in for a very long time. I walked faster today, I moved without thinking about every single movement. I felt likemeagain!! Iamabsolutelyabelieveranda fanofdryneedling. If you are suffering, it is so worth it. I really cannot even come up with the right words toadequatelydescribewhatadifference thismade forme today,even if it’s only one day, but I don’t believe it is. I have said OMG so many times today. “OMG, look how fast I’m walking”, I have no doubt my coworkers and family are tired of hearing that today. Sincerely Matt, thank you!!! Wow!! Truly amazing.” - Jamie A. They have helped me walk again!
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DRY NEEDLING FOR PAIN RELIEF
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By law, patients have the right to see a physical therapist without a physician referral. Physical therapists are trained to evaluate and treat muscle and joint pain and stiffness. We are trained to develope a successful plan to decrease your pain and improve your function naturally while saving patients time and money. We will refer to a physician when needed. If you would like to schedule an evaluation with one of our physical therapists please call our office at 901-317-7054. You are the most important member of your own health care team, and you are entitled to choose the most appropriate health care professional to meet you goals.
Relieve Pain and Muscle Tightness. What makes dry needling an effective way to reduce pain in specific areas of the body is that it targets trigger points. Let’s say you’re suffering from shoulder or neck pain, the therapist will insert needles into detected trigger points. The needles will release tension, inflammation, chemicals, and pressure in the muscles that has caused the pain. The results will lead to an improved range of motion and immediate pain relief.
Attention Pain Sufferers 2 NEWWORKSHOPS IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER
Join us for this FREE Shoulder Pain Workshop in which you will learn: ü Some of the causes of shoulder pain. ü How to prevent pain and keep your shoulder pain from worsening. ü The single most important thing you should not do in dealing with shoulder pain. ü Great information for all clients and especially for overhead throwing and running athletes. SHOULDER PAIN & ROTATOR CUFF WORKSHOP AUGUST 30TH 5:30PM-6:30PM
Join us for this FREE Running And Performance Workshop in which you will learn: ü How to prevent the most common injuries with runners. ü Proper running form is important. ü Recovery strategies and ways to improve speed and agility. ü How to cross train and stretch properly. RUNNING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 27TH 5:30PM-6:30PM
Workshops are free but seats are limited. Only 20 spots available. Don’t delay, register today by calling now! Register online at www.aptworkshops.com or call our office at 901-317-7054! We Want To Help You Get Better & Improve Your Performance! Great Information For All Clients And Especially For Summer Season Athletes!
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5 REASONS TO CHOOSE PT OVER OPIODS
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sales of prescriptionopioidshavequadrupled in theUnitedStates,even though “there hasnotbeenanoverallchange in theamountofpain thatAmericans report.”
You should choose physical therapy FIRST when: 1. The risks of opioid use outweigh the
rewards. Potential side effects of opioids include depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal symptoms when stopping opioid use. Because of these risks, “experts agreed that opioids should not be considered first-line or routine therapy for chronic pain,” the CDC guidelines state. 2. You want todomore than mask thepain. Opioids reduce thesensationof painby interruptingpainsignals to thebrain.Opioidsmake itsoyoucan’t feel the pain, but, they do not treat the source of your pain. Physical therapists treat pain by finding the source and restoring movement and function. 3. Pain or function problems are related to low back pain, hip or knee osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia. The CDC cites “high-quality evidence” supporting exercise as part of a physical therapy treatment plan for those familiar conditions. 4. Opioids are prescribed for pain. Even in situations when opioids are prescribed, the CDC recommends that patients should receive “the lowest effectivedosage,”andopioids “shouldbecombined”withnonopioid therapies, such as physical therapy. 5. Pain lasts 90 days. At this point, the pain is considered “chronic,” and the risks for continued opioiduse increase.An estimated 116 million Americans havechronicpaineachyear.TheCDCguidelinesnotethatnonopioidtherapies are “preferred” for chronic pain and that clinicians should consider opioid therapy only if expected benefits for both pain and function are anticipated to outweigh risks to the patient.
“Physical Therapy vs Opioids: When to Choose Physical Therapy for Pain Management.” American Physical Therapy Association. N.p., 15 June 2016. Web. 10 Feb. 2017. Call 901-317-7054 or visit www.mc37566.juiceplus.com for more information.
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