GETTING A HANDLE ON SHOULDER, ELBOW, & 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 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 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. Physiotherapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physiotherapist 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, call (705) 728-9333 today.
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WHAT IS ERGONOMIC TRAINING? ErgonomicTraining isusedtohelpresolve issues with pain, prevent injuries, and improve movement and function within daily life. The items you use every day in your home or workplace are subject to modification,andwecanhelpmake them as comfortable for you as possible. BENEFITS OF ERGONOMIC TRAINING The goal is to improve posture, energy efficiency,andbodymechanics.Questions may be asked regarding the set-up of your desk or office, the type of tools and equipment you use, the expectations and demandsofyour job,and/orasummaryof your typical day. This will help determine what itemsmaybesubjecttomodification. Adjustments, modifications, and changes willberecommendedsoastoreduceand prevent further pain and injury.
• Manual Therapy • Massage Therapy • Myofascial Release • Physiotherapy • Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) • Strength & Conditioning • Therapeutic Exercise • Ultrasound
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