You try to get through the day, but that nagging pain in your shoulder, elbow or wrist just keeps your attention focused on it. It sure is hard to concentrate on work, your family and other activities you need to do! It is common to fixate on the body part that hurts. It is often thought that because it hurts there, the problem is right there. However, this is typically not the case, as the cause of the problem is in another area. The body part that is painful is usually the one that is doing all the work, because other areas are not doing their job.
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Getting To Know The Eastern Shore PT Staff KATHLEENWEINSTEIN, PT, DPT
Kathleen has been living on the Eastern Shore since 1989. Kathleen received her Bachelors of Science in Health Fitness and a Minor in Biology in 1994 from Salisbury University. Kathleen received her Masters in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 1998. Kathleen received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2004. Kathleen’s Doctorate Capstone Research was “The Efficacy of McConnell Taping to Treat Knee Pain in Patients with Neurological Disorders”. Kathleen began her career as a physical therapist in 1998 working in the inpatient rehab department at Chesapeake Rehabilitation Hospital. Kathleen treated patients with a wide variety of disorders, including strokes, traumatic brain injuries, amputees, Parkinson’s, MS, amputees and total knee and hip replacements. In 2001, Kathleen continued to work in the inpatient rehab department but also assisted with inpatient acute care at Atlantic General Hospital. Kathleen assisted AGH with implementing the
physical therapy portion of their Joint Program for total knee and hip replacements. Kathleen has taken a wide variety of continuing education courses and has taken a wide variety of continuing education courses that focus on treating patients with balance and gait disorders, neurological disorders (strokes, Parkinson’s, MS), joint injuries and pain relief. Kathleen and Martin are the proud parents of 3 beautiful children. Kathleen enjoys exercising several times a week and she strives to instill the importance of exercising into each one of her patients.
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
SHOULDER, ELBOW&WRIST PAIN “Focus On The Holidays, Not Your Pain!”
INSIDE: • What Is Causing Your Shoulder Pain? • A Day of Free Exams! • Upcoming Workshop • Patient Success Spotlight
muscles to bones. The upper extremity works in 3 parts, the shoulder, elbow and wrist. They rely on each other to make the incredible movements of your arm so you can reach, grasp and do ordinary daily tasks we take for granted. Proper movement relies on your posture to be in good order. When you slouch or sometimes do a repetitive task, like reaching across your desk, certain muscles can become too tight or strong while others become weak. This muscle imbalance leads to that area not working as well as it should. For example, you sit at a desk all day and you slouch your shoulders. Now, your shoulder doesn’t work as well, but you still move your mouse around with your arm, which causes your wrist and forearmmuscles to overwork. As this happens over time, you start to notice aches and pains in your wrist and elbow. If this goes on too long, it becomes severe and you need to seek out medical help. Solving the problem Typically a brace may be put on the area, but that does not solve the cause of the problem. The real reason can be because your shoulder was stiff and weak from slouching. An expert physical therapist has the right medical training to spot where your posture is not optimum and how you are compensating. With the right evaluation and treatment from theexpertsatEasternShorePhysical Therapy, you can relieve your shoulder, elbow or wrist pain quickly and be back to doing what you like to do. Our home programs make it easy for you to maintain your gains and stay well for the long haul. Call us today to learn more how we can relieve your pain and get you back to enjoying your activities.
ATTENTION: DO YOU SUFFER WITH BACK PAIN? December 9TH 10AM FREE BACK PAIN & SCIATICA WORKSHOP Contact our office to register! (410) 641-2900
KATHLEEN WEINSTEIN PT, DPT
MARTIN WEINSTEIN PT, MPT, COMT
Discussing Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain with Martin Weinstein PT, MPT, COMT and Kathleen Weinstein PT, DPT.
Dear Valued Client,
You try to get through the day, but that nagging pain in your shoulder, elbow or wrist just keeps your attention focused on it. It sure is hard to concentrate on work, your family and other activities you need to do! It iscommon tofixateon thebody part thathurts. It is often thought that because it hurts there, the problem is right there. However, this is typically not the case, as the cause of the problem is in another area.The body part that is painful is usually the one that is doing all the work, because other areas are not doing their job. Why it hurts The body is truly amazing and all the parts work together as one whole. However, when an area of your body becomes weak or stiff because of poor posture, stress or injury, other areas strain from the overwork. A common word that is used for this type of repetitive injury strain is called “tendonitis”.This is simply an inflammation of the tendons, which attach
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WHAT IS CAUSING YOUR SHOULDER PAIN? The majority of pain that travels to your shoulder from your neck is referred pain. Your shoulder may not necessarily be the problem. In fact, the first 10 degrees of movement in your shoulder comes from your shoulder joint. The rest relies on the movement of your upper back, neck, shoulder blade, and collar bones. If these areas work incorrectly then shoulder pain can occur. nerves can refer pain to the shoulder. Poor posture, especially with sitting at work or at home, can cause this to occur. Rotation of the neck or tilting of the neck may create your shoulder pain if these nerves are involved. It is important that a physical therapist examine you thoroughly if you are experiencing these symptoms.
If you have had a fall or injury and suddenly develop shoulder and neck pain seek help immediately. Any injury may affect the many sensitive structures in your neck and upper back. Shoulder and neck pain if they occur together may relate to disc injuries. This is more likely if you are having neck and arm pain, rather than just shoulder pain. Pain that travels down the arm to any extent may indicate more severe problems. Shoulder pain can result in restricted movement of your body. Pain involves the nervous system, immune system, digestive system, and respiratory system. To
avoid referred shoulder pain or any kind of referred pain, you should have a strong immune system for prevention of diseases. A strong body can fight infection or disease and can enhance the functioning of all the body systems. A balanced diet, regular physical therapy exercises and a stress-free mind are the keys to maintaining an active life. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, consult one of our expert physical therapists for a full evaluation to determine where your problem is originating from, so correct treatments can be applied to help you.
Most neck and shoulder pain is a result of prolonged poor posture, lifting heavy objects and minor falls or injuries. These irritate the joints in the neck and upper back. This then makes the muscles around the upper back and shoulder tighten and become sore. Suddenly, you now have neck and shoulder pain. There are many nerves that come off of the cervical (neck) vertebral bodies that pass down in front of the shoulder heading towards the arm. Irritation of these DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the Brussels sprouts in a medium roasting pan; toss with the canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until light golden brown and a knife inserted into thecentersgoes inwithoutany resistance,about INGREDIENTS •11/4poundsBrusselssprouts, trimmedandhalved • 2 tablespoons canola oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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Patient Success Spotlight
“Ihavebeen toEasternShorePhysicalTherapy (ESPT) for twopriorconditions in thepast fewyears.Thisyear I returned toESPTtohelp recover fromGuillian- Barre Syndrome. I credit my sessions there with enabling me to progress to the point where I am now able to walk unaided. The professionalism and skill of the staff has helped me overcome my doubts and disappointments to the point where I am enthusiastic and hopeful for a full recovery. I am deeply grateful for their expertise, support and constant encouragement - all of which have enabled me to improve my physical condition and outlook on life. I will always remain grateful to Kathleen and the entire staff for all they have done for me”. - Carol L. I am now able to walk unaided!
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On The Morning Of December 13TH We want to celebrate the holidays by thanking our current and past patients and their friends and family. We are providing a day of FREE EXAMS December 13TH! problem and how it impacts you. They will take measurements to test how well you are moving and test your strength. After your exam, they will give you a written copy of: • The cause of your problem • A plan for what successful treatment looks like Who’s Eligible? • All past clients who have not been seen in PT in more than 2 months. • All present clients who have another problem currently not being treated. • All loved ones, family, or friends of our past and present patients. • Any stubborn spouses who have been complaining of back pain especially. The free exam consists of a 30 min one-on-one appointment with the physical therapist of your choice. They will listen to you about your
We’re In The Holiday Spirit!
NEW LASER MACHINE! Eastern Shore Physical Therapy is now offering laser therapy to heal your aches and pains! Call for an evaluation to see if this will help you.
These exams are ideal for people suffering with pain from:
• Knee • Foot/Ankle
• Hip • Shoulder • Elbow • Hand/Wrist
• Low back • Neck • Arthritis • Sciatica
If you are having pain or problems with day to day activities such as walking, standing, sitting for long periods, going up or down stairs, getting in or out of the car, sleeping or driving then you should schedule your exam now. Appointments are free but limited; each therapist has 15 spots available. Call to Find Out How to Meet Your Goal 410-641-2900
BRINGING JOY DURING THE HOLIDAYS THROUGH GIVING! Please help us decorate our Christmas tree with new hats, gloves, scarves, socks, etc.... for local families in need. All items will be donated to local charities. Non perishable items also accepted.
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By request, we’re hosting a Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop at Eastern Shore Physical Therapy Saturday, December 9th at 10AM If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn:
• How a problem in your spine can cause back pain… • What successful treatment and permanent relief looks like without the side effects of medications, injections or surgery.
Call To Reserve Your Spot! 410.641.2900 • The Single Biggest #1 Mistake patients with back pain and sciatica make which actually stops them from improvement in pain relief… • A Sure-Fire Way to Pick the Right Treatment for the Cause of Your Back Pain (and save you a ton of time and money).
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