King PT. Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain

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Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain Give Chronic Pain The Cold Shoulder

It’s time to say goodbye to shoulder, elbow and wrist pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat poor 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 from your 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 to your body. There are plenty of ways in which 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.The weight gain also puts additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes, even your wrists. In addition to that, there are a lot of potential injuries that your body can face as a result of sedentary behavior, especially in the workplace.

Call 304.262.8161 to talk with your physical therapist today!

3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist

1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.

2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.

might recommend you come in for an appointment.

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