ArrowPTR_Shoulder Elbow and Wrist Pain

JULY 2018

NEWSLETTER

DON’T LET SHOULDER, WRIST, OR ELBOW PAIN AFFECT YOU

You try to get through the day, but that nagging pain in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist just keeps grabbing your attention. 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 you having proper posture. 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 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 forearmmuscles 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 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 may 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 Arrow Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, 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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