Health & Wellness newsletter by Kewanee Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists
Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Kewanee PT&Rehab Specialists PRACTICE NEWS
Congratulations! Wewant to give a Big Congratulations to our Occupational Therapist Ashley Egan, who recently had a baby girl! Ayla Sue was born on February 23, 2018 at 2:15pm. Ayla weighed 6 lbs 10 oz and was 19 inches long. She was welcomed home by Big Brothers Aden (4) and Eli (2). She has made a wonderful addition to their family. Updates on renovation project We’re getting deeper into our renovations at the new building. The plumbing rough-in is nearly complete, the framing is complete, and the electrician should be starting soon. We still don’t have a date for the big move, but with each day’s work we get a little closer!! Keep an eye on our FaceBook page at www. facebook.com/kewaneeptrs, for video and picture updates.”
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 bone. 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 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 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. 8 3 3 6 2 7 5 8 4 7 6 4
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
INSIDE: • What Is Causing Your Shoulder Pain? • Relieve Hand Pain In Minutes • Patient Success Spotlight SHOULDER, ELBOW & WRIST PAIN “Reach As If You Never Had Shoulder Pain!”
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. 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 becomes severe and you need to seek 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 the experts at Kewanee Physical Therapy & Rehab 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 about how we can relieve your pain and get you back to enjoying your activities.
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Attention Pain Sufferers ROTATOR CUFF & SHOULDER PAIN WORKSHOP
July 26th 7:00pm
• Do you have numbness in your shoulders? • Could you have possibly damaged your rotator cuff from lifting? • Are you waking up at night with pain or numbness in your shoulders? • Are you having difficulty reaching without pain? • Do you feel you have lost strength in your shoulders? If you have answered YES to any of the above questions, the Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Pain Workshop may be a life changing event for you… When you have shoulder pain, you need to feel better FAST, so you can keep on moving. Our responsibilities never end: kids, grandkids, jobs, athletics...but shoulder pain can stop you in your tracks. We take mobility for granted. Many activities you may have loved in the past but now you may be considering giving up because of shoulder pain or rotator cuff discomfort. The Rotator Cuff & Shoulder Pain Workshop at Kewanee Physical Therapy & Rehab Specialists, will teach you about the latest treatment techniques to figure out exactly where and how your pain affects your movement and your physical health.
At this workshop you will learn: ü Everyday activities that sufferers are doing wrong which blocks healing and actually makes shoulder pain worse. ü The 3 MOST COMMON CAUSES of shoulder pain and rotator cuff discomfort. ü Why no two shoulder pains are the same and how to work with your physical therapist to develop a unique, tailored treatment plan. ü How shoulder pain affects the health of the rest of your body. ü A 100% natural and safe solution exists and how you can access it.
Workshops are free but seats are limited. Only 15 spots available. Don’t delay, register today by calling 309-852-2200 now! This workshop will be held at our Kewanee Clinic: 1258 W South St, Suite 1, Kewanee, IL 61443 Do You Have Difficulty With Shoulder Pain? Attention Shoulder Pain Sufferers!
ü Are you having numbness in your shoulders? ü Do you have have difficulty reaching? ü Are you afraid it may get worse?
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THE CORRECT DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT FOR YOUR HAND ORWRIST INJURY
At this time of year it isn’t difficult to imagine what would happen if you slipped near the pool and fell. Chances are, you would reach out to try to brace yourself against the impact. This reflex is hardwired into your brain and reacts within 10 to 30 milliseconds after tripping to protect you from serious injury. In the best of circumstances, you end up with a bruised ego. In the worst, falls on a slippery surface can result in serious injury to your hands or wrists. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of five falls causes a broken bone or other serious injury. Broken Bone. When it comes to slipping and falling, the most com- mon injury to a wrist is a buckle fracture, or incomplete fracture to the radius. This bone runs along the thumb side of your wrist from your wrist to your elbow and takes the brunt of a fall when you reach down to try to catch yourself. Buckle fractures are particularly painful to the touch and often swell at the site of the break. Most commonly, these wrist injuries are treated with a splint or cast while the bone heals. Once the splint is removed, the wrist, hand and fingers will be weaker than they were before the injury because they have not been in use. At this point, it is important to complete a hand therapy treatment pro- gram to regain the strength and mobility in your wrist to avoid injury to the weakened tendons, ligaments and muscles. Wrist Sprain. After a fall, if there is no sign of broken bones, your wrist may be sprained. Some people refer to it as “jammed”. In sim-
plest terms, a sprain happens when ligaments that hold bones in place with other bones are stretched or slightly torn. Since there are eight bones in the wrist, known as carpals, there are a series of lig- aments that hold them in place that are at risk for being sprained in a fall. Unfortunately, a wrist sprain, while painful, takes time to heal. However, that does not mean you need to keep your wrist immobile while it does. Targeted exercises followed by ice therapy and com- pression are great for helping a wrist stay mobile and strong while it heals. Hand therapy also strengthens the surrounding muscles and tissue to keep the wrist in place during normal activities. This, in turn, helps the wrist heal properly, prevents injury in the future and keeps you from experiencing lasting pain from a simple injury. Wrist Strain. Medically, the difference between a wrist sprain and a wrist strain are the soft tissues involved. In a sprain, ligaments are stretched or torn. In a strain, muscles are injured. While most people think of wrists as having ligaments and bones, but not much muscle, the wrist is the attachment site of several muscles in the forearm. It is possible to fall on your wrist, hyperextending the tendons found there, causing them to tear. Strains are treated similarly to sprains. Time, compression, ice, and targeted exercises can help speed the healing process for wrist strains. Although hand therapy is the ideal solution for helping an injured wrist heal, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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