Physical Therapy Newsletter by Mid-Michigan Physical Therapy Specialists
H E A LT H & F I T N E S S The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
“Become As Active As You Were In Your 20s Pain Free! ” Is Shoulder, Elbow Or Wrist Pain Affecting You?
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.
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INSIDE: • Is Shoulder, Elbow Or Wrist Pain Affecting You?
• What Is causing Your Shoulder Pain?
• Patient Success Story
• Word Search
Hi, I am Patrick. Read more about my experience with Mid-Michigan PT in my Patient Success Story!
H e a l t h & F i t n e s s The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Is Your Shoulder, Elbow Or Wrist Pain Affecting You? | What Is Causing Your Shoulder Pain? | Patient Success Story | Word Search
Is Shoulder, Elbow Or Wrist Pain Affecting You?
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 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 forearm muscles 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 become s 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. A Physical Therapist has expert training in evaluating dysfunctional movement and can readily identify where your posture is not optimum and how you are compensating. With the right evaluation and treatment from the experts at Mid-Michigan Physical Therapy Specialists, 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.
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Understanding Joint Pain “What Is Causing Your Shoulder Pain? ”
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.
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. 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 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.
Did You Know? Physical Therapists have a unique knowledge of how the human body works. This enables them to recognize the symptoms, progression of impairments, functional limitations and disabilities that result from injuries, disorder and disease.
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Patient Success Story
I’m Now Back Running Pain Free! “Hi, I’m Pat O’Rourke. I have been a runner for the past 30 years. It has always been my ‘go to’ exercise option, while I believe it’s really helped with my general health. My job is quite sedentary, so I really enjoy getting outside to run and while I have seen many of my running buddies get sidelined by injury over the years, I have always been fortunate! But then, a few months, I tried to change up my routine to add some variety and I started to experience right knee pain, whereby I could not run even a half mile without pain. Immediately, I started to think that my running career had come to an end and I would need surgery. I saw my family physician and I was pleased when he suggested I should try Physical Therapy first to see if that would help and he highly recommended that I go to Mid-Michigan PT. My evaluation was extremely thorough while I learned from my therapist (John) that I had developed some knee instability, while the way I walked and ran was causing too much stress on my knee. He in turn, designed a therapy program for me, which was progressed week by week. Within about 2-3 weeks the pain resolved and my knee was getting stronger, but I still had not tried to run. About my 4th week of PT, was when I first stepped on the treadmill. After just spending a few minutes observing my ‘running form’ my therapist explained that I would need to make some changes, while in turn he broke down every aspect of my running including how my foot hit the ground, my stride length, my trunk position and even my arm swing. Ultimately, in a few short lessons, he helped me transform my running style, which now minimizes the stress on my knees and now I’m back running pain free and not only that I feel that I will now be able to keep running for many years to come! If you need Physical Therapy, my advice is to go to Mid-Michigan PT, as they really know what they are doing!” - Patrick O.
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A Special Thank You
PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNERS Mid-Michigan Physical Therapy Specialists
People’s Choice Winner
A Special Thank You to the following for referring their family & friends to our practice for Physical Therapy this past February. Thank You!
Jill Cornell Barb Rudd Barb Drury Michelle Hoss Barb Daugherty Olga Bachmann Paul Deluca
Ralph Leroy Lena Sinacola Sandy Norlin Janis Russell Lucielle Sherwood Nancy Myers Roger Killen Eleanor Ingersoll
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National Pet Day April 11th Are You A Dog or Cat Lover?
According to a new study, ‘Dog People’ and ‘ Cat People’ really do have different personalities. People who said they were dog lovers in the study tended to be more lively – meaning they were more energetic and outgoing – and also tended to follow rules closely. Cat lovers on the other hand, were more introverted, more open-minded and more sensitive than dog lovers. Cat lovers also tended to be non-conformists, preferring to be expedient rather than follow the rules. And in a finding, that’s sure to spark rivalries among pet owners, cat lovers scored higher on intelligence than dog lovers! Also noteworthy, is that dog lovers found companionship to be the most attractive quality in their pet dogs, while cat people liked the affection from their cats! Among our team members, we have more dog lovers than cat lovers (Pictured is Aaron’s dog called Murphy and Glenda’s cat called Toulah ) while Alexandra also owns a number of horses! That said, what is also interesting is that there are also a lot of health benefits of owning a pet which include lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety and combating depression!
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Why You Need To Come In For Another Check-Up: � Move without pain
� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle
� Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely
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SPRING RECIPE
Brunch Parfait 5 INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS Place apricot preserves in a medium microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at high for 10 to 15 seconds or until preserves melt. Add strawberries, and toss gently to coat. Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt into each of 4 parfait glasses; top each serving with 1/3 cup strawberry mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining yogurt and strawberry mixture. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons granola and 1 1/2 teaspoons almonds. Serve immediately.
• 1/3 cup apricot preserves • 3 cups sliced strawberries • 2 cups greek yogurt • 1/2 cup low-fat granola without raisins • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
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