TrinityPT_Find the Source of Shoulder, Elbow, & 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, shoulders, elbows and wrists with targeted techniques from your experienced physical therapists.

HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health and Caring for Your Body

FIND THE SOURCE OF YOUR PAIN. SHOULDER, ELBOW AND WR I ST PAIN, WHERE I S I T COMING FROM?

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KEEPING YOUR HEALTH IN MIND

In the midst of COVID-19, we are taking extra precautions and following CDC guidelines to keep you safe. All staff are wearing masks, washing hands frequently and promptly sanitizing all equipment after each usage. Patients are screened upon arrival. Patient temperatures are taken and are asked to wash their hands before the start of their appointment. They are also encouraged to wear facial masks and maintain their distance from other patients during their appointment. If you are sick please let us know and you can reschedule without penalty. Thank you for your support during this time. We will all beat this together.

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H E A L T H & W E L L N E S S The Newsletter About Your Health & Caring for Your Body

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SHOULDER, ELBOW AND WR I ST PAIN, WHERE I S I T COMING FROM?

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Give Chronic Pain the Cold Shoulder 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 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 • Muscle sprain • Muscle strain • Dislocation or hyperextension of the joints

Have shoulder, elbow or wrist pain that just won’t go away? We want to help! Call us today at (832) 224-4735 or visit our website at trinitypttexas.com.

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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 frombecoming chronic. Turning to medication and braces for painmanagement 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 movementsmay be causing further discomfort, and can help you to strengthen the surroundingmuscles 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 tomanage 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. To find out more about how we can help you achieve freedom from your shoulder, elbow or wrist pain, call us at (832) 224-4735 or visit us at trinitypttexas.com to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.

OUR SERV I CES • Physical Therapy • Body Weight Support System • Cupping • Dry Needling • Electrical Stimulation • Ergonomic Training • Functional Functional Movement Assessment • Spinal

MANUAL THERAPY F E AT UR E D S E RV I C E

WHAT I S MANUA L T H E RAP Y ? • One tool in a physical therapist’s kit, Manual Therapy helps to mobilize stiff joints and soft tissue. Our physical therapist has received extensive training in specialized manual therapy techniques from a wide variety of schools and instructors. • Manual Therapy techniques may include, but are not limited to: Joint Mobilization and/or Manipulation, Manual Traction, Soft Tissue Massage, Graston Technique, and Dry Needling. HOW CAN MANUAL THERAPY HELP? • Manual Therapy is a crucial part of any treatment plan, as it helps to reduce pain and swelling, minimize inflammation, decrease restriction, mobilize joints, and increase your range of motion.

• Manual Therapy • McKenzie Method • Myofascial Release • Selective

Manipulation • Therapeutic Exercise • Therapeutic Taping

Movement Screening

• Graston

Technique

HEALTHY RECIPE MEATLESS MONDAY CHICKEN SALAD

ELBOW TRACTION Sit with your affected elbow resting against a table, with your palm facing up, then apply resistance with your free hand and slowly raise your palm towards your face. Repeat 10 times. EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE ELBOW PAIN. PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT I had constant low back pain due to a pinched nerve and cyst on my sacrum. I tried chiropractic and steroid injections before hearing about Trinity. My treatments went very well and I was able to stop taking prescribed pain medications. I feel so much better now and I am able to do all the activities of daily living, exercise, and standing without the nagging pain. Trinity Physical Therapy is a wonderful physical therapy service! A first- class facility!” - K.L.

Ingredients: • 1 c cooked or canned chick- peas, drained, rinsed and lightly mashed • 8 oz seitan, finely diced • 1/2 c sliced roasted almonds • 1 c diced celery • 1/3 c chopped fresh dill • 1/4 c chopped scallions • 1 garlic clove, minced • 1/4 c vegan mayo • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Place the chickpeas into a medium bowl and roughly mash them with a fork or potato masher. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until fully mixed. Taste-test and adjust any seasonings to your liking. Chill or serve immediately. Source: https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/seitan- chickpea-salad-with-dill-and-almonds/ helped Eric to establish Trinity Physical Therapy, eventually taking over Billing and Front Office management. As the Front Office Manager, her goal is to make sure each patient that comes to Trinity Physical Therapy feels welcome and has a positive experience. From working to find the best appointment times to accommodate your busy schedule, to helping you navigate your health insurance benefits, Cecilia will help you in any way she can. She enjoys being able to provide a pleasant customer service experience for each patient as well as seeing the transformation that comes from the quality care and treatment that each patient receives from their therapist. Cecilia’s favorite thing to do is spend time with her family. In her spare time, she also enjoys watching movies, reading, and dancing.

Cecilia was born and raised in the Houston area. After graduating from Klein Oak High School, Cecilia worked in retail and customer service for over 8 years. In 2016, Cecilia CECILIA SANTIAGO Front Office Manager/Billing Coordinator

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Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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