GETTING A HANDLE ON SHOULDER, ELBOW, AND WRIST PAIN R E Q U E S T Y O U R F R E E C O N S U L T A T I O N T O D A Y ! ( 8 3 2 ) 2 2 4 - 4 7 3 5
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
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