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.
Physicaltherapy isthe idealtool forsupport inthisregard.Workingwith 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 shoulder, elbows, or wrists will go away on itsown. It ismorecommon forthepaintoworsen,andcompensating for the pain by overusing the opposite arm can cause further injury to develop.Forsupportwith learninghowtomanagethepain,andto learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restoreproperstrengthand functionalitytoyourshoulders,elbows,and wrists, contact your physical therapist. Call your physical therapist at our San Anselmo (415-457- 4454) or Novato (415-898-1311) clinics today or visit www.sstmarin.com. We can help you heal your injury and win back your life.
M A I N T A I N EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS TRY THIS EXERCISE TO KEEP WRISTS FLEXIBLE
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Wrist Extension Stretch - Prayer Stand with good posture. Place your palms together in front of your chest right below your chin. Slowly lower your hands keeping your palms together as shown until you feel a mild tomoderatestretchunderyour forearms. Hold for at least 15 to 30 seconds.
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
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