NAGGINGARM PAIN? IT COULD BE YOUR NECK!
You feel a nagging ache or even occasional sharp pains in your arm. You might even feel a little tingling in your fingers. You try to shake it out, but it just won’t go away. It might happen in the day, or even at night causing you to toss and turn. Did you over do it? Is it your shoulder? Well, it could actually be your neck! The nerves that supply the sensation and muscle function in your arm come from different areas of your neck. With poor posture, prolonged sitting, or stress, the muscles and joints in your neck become tighter, especially around the middle part of your neck. The nerves that exit your spine to your arms have to pass through holes between the neck bones called foramen. When these
nerves get irritated or squeezed, symptoms such as aches, pains, tingling, and even numbness can occur from the shoulder. Pain can even radiate down to the tips of your fingers. Sometimes, this is even confused for a common problem called Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Catching the problem early If you start to experience these symptoms, it is important that you follow up right away with your physical therapist and doctor. Catching this problem early can prevent long term problems and injury. The good news is that most radiating pain into the shoulder, arm, and hand can be relieved with the right physical therapy. In fact, a recent study showed that 91% of patients who had radiating pain caused by the neck, experienced significant
relief after physical therapy. Our hands-on gentle therapy combined with strengthening makes a significant difference in the recovery from these types of symptoms. Our physical therapy experts at Arrow Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation work with you and your doctor to thoroughly evaluate your problem and determine where the root cause of your pain is coming from. Our physical therapists create the right treatment plan that will alleviate your pain and get you back to normal activities as fast as possible. We make you feel like yourself again so you can enjoy the activities you love. Call us today to find out more about how our SPINE Program can relieve your arm pain and get you back into the swing of things!
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YOUR FLIP-FLOPS MAY BE MORE OF A “FLOP.”
Flip-flops have their purpose, but walking in them all day shouldn’t be one of them. They provide zero arch support, and they offer very little cushioning. Not to mention your exposed toes have no protection against sharp objects and dirt. Your ankles also have no support in flip flops. Avoid the pain: Unless you’re hanging out in a locker room, poolside or on the beach, don’t wear flip-flops and select a sturdier shoe. Flip-flops can throw off the entire alignment of your lower body, causing knee, back and hip problems. If you want to wear sandals in the summer months choose a sandal that has more contour and arch support. Treat the pain: OTC pain relievers may help, but now may be the time to get—or give yourself—a foot massage. Sit in a comfortable chair and gently rub lotion or oil into your toes, arch, and heel. For a deeper massage, press the knuckles of your hand into your foot, kneading it like bread dough. If you have back pain or knee pain after wearing flip-flops or other shoes that are bad for your body give us a call. We would be happy to pinpoint the cause of your knee, hip, or back pain and help relieve it naturally.
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