Precision PT: Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain

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SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR SHOULDER, ELBOW & WRIST PAIN

It’s time to say goodbye to elbow, wrist and shoulder pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Wave goodbye to pain in your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders with targeted techniques fromyour experienced physical therapists. What is Causing the Pain? Think about the tasks that make up the majority of your day-to-day life. It is often said that life in the 21st century is way easier on the body than life during any other time in human history — 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 or on a farm, the vast majority of Americans work indoors, often at a computer for a predetermined number of hours week after week. But this new lifestyle isn’t exactly harmless for the body, either. There are plenty of ways inwhich the common tasks of 21st-century life put the body under a great deal of stress. Sedentary lifestyles frequently contribute to weight gain, which increases your risk for a long list of obesity-related diseases. This puts additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes, even your wrists. But even aside from that, there are a lot of potential issues that your body can face as a result of sedentary behavior in the workplace — including shoulder, elbow and wrist pain. Elbow, wrist and shoulder injuries are especially common as a result of workplace injury and overuse. While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an injury from developing, it is especially

important to be able to recognize when an injury develops and to understand ways that you can combat that injury by identifying what may have caused the pain to develop in the first place. Common issues that can lead to shoulder, wrist and elbow pain 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/strain Getting a Handle on Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Pain One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the wrist, elbow and shoulder 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 wrists, elbows and shoulders 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. Call TODAY to schedule an evaluation with Precision Physical Therapy. 502.479.2552

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Treating Your 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 andwill 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 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 elbows, wrists or shoulders 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, wrists and elbows, contact your physical therapist. Formore support infinding relief fromneck pain, call today to schedule an appointment at Precision PhysicalTherapy!

Visit precisionppt.com or call 502.479.2552 to schedule your appointment with Precision Physical Therapy today!

Takeyourgame to the next level by improving your speed, agility, and vertical jump by participating in our Sportsmetric program. This sports training program is designed to improve athletic performance as well as scientifically proven to reduce your risk for potentialACLtears and othersignificant knee injuries. Our goal is to keep you in the game and maximizeyourpotential. In this program you will be trained by a licensed PT with a Sportsmetric certification.This programwill provide video analysis of your jumping and athleticperformance.Thisallowstheathleteto seetheirstrengthsandweaknessand improve their mechanics in a way that will reduced injuries and produce better performance in their sport. READY TO TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT L EVE L?

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WHAT OUR PAT I ENTS ARE SAY I NG “My wife was having horrible back pain from a bulged disc. We visited the friendly staff at Precision PT and they were able to have her up and walking with very little pain in just two visits! We are still visiting to finish up the rest of her therapy. Lacey is one of the most caring people I have ever met! Two thumbs up for sure to her and the staff!” - David D., Louisville, KY

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EXERCISE ESSENTIALS

Sportsmetrics! You can find us at 1820 Production Ct •Louisville, KY 40299 502-491-9822

TRY THIS EXERCISE TO RELIEVE SHOULDER ACHES & PAINS

Pepper says, "Put some Pep into your step and get moving with Precision Physical Therapy" Precision Physical Therapy participates in many local community events with "Pepper" our company Mascot throughout the year. Just to name a few, these events include Gilda's Club, Mascot Bowl on WDRB, Louie's (Cardinal Bird Mascot) Birthday Party, Halloween Parade, Light Up Louisville Parade, Kids for Kids "Kosair Children's Hospital Kickoff", Karting for Kids and many more. Pepper is a joy to our company and we enjoy participating in many events with her!

ELASTIC BAND EXTERNAL ROTATION While holding an elastic band at your side with your elbow bent, start with your hand near your stomach and then pull the band away. Keep your elbow at your side the entire time.

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