Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain Give Chronic Pain The Cold Shoulder
It’s time to say goodbye to shoulder, elbow and wrist pain once andforall. Identifyingthecauseofyourpainandtakingstepsto combatpoorhabitsthatmaybecontributingtoyourdiscomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Wavegoodbyetopain inyourhands,wrists,elbowsandshoulders with targeted techniques from your experienced physical therapists. What is Causing the Pain? Thinkabout the tasks thatmakeup themajorityofyourday-to- daylife. It isoftensaidthatlife inthe21stcentury iswayeasieron thebodythan lifeduringanyothertime inhumanhistory—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 oronafarm,thevastmajorityofAmericanswork indoors,often atacomputer forapredeterminednumberofhoursweekafter week. But this new lifestyle isn’t exactly harmless to your body. There are plenty of ways in which the common tasks of 21st- century lifeputthebodyunderagreatdealofstress.Sedentary lifestyles frequently contribute to weight gain, which increases your risk for a long list of obesity-related diseases. The weight gainalsoputsadditionalstressonyourbody,whichcouldresult in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes, even your wrists. In addition to that, there are a lot of potential
injuriesthatyourbodycanfaceasaresultofsedentarybehavior, especially in the workplace. Shoulder,elbowandwrist injuriesarecommon intheworkplace due to injury and overuse. Some issues that can lead to pain in the upper extremities 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
It is important to contact your physical therapist when you recognize an injury has developed. Your physical therapist can help you recover from your injury. In addition, your physical therapist can help you determine the cause of the injury and ways to prevent the injury in the future.
Call Blue Sky Physical Therapy at 303.388.1537 or visit blueskypt.com to schedule your appointment today!
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