CT Family PT. Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain

Relieving Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain Where Is Your Pain Really Coming From?

Many people just like you have successfully said goodbye to shoulder, elbow and wrist pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking practical steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Gain more movement and pain relief with special, targeted treatment from your experienced physical therapist. You are interested in gaining long lasting results! 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. Unlike our ancestors who spent the majority of their days standing or busy moving and working outside, the vast majority of us struggle to find time to stay active. The convenience of modern lifestyle puts our body in further compromised positions, which holds us back from natural healing. There are plenty of ways in which the common tasks of 21st-century life put the body under a great deal of stress. A sedentary lifestyle frequently contributes to hours of poor posture, poor circulation, and stress on your shoulder, neck, and back. But even aside from that, there are a lot of potential issues thatyourbodycan faceasa resultofsedentarybehavior

in the workplace — including shoulder, elbow and wrist pain. More importantly, shoulder pain can distract you at work and at home, keeping you from doing what you love to do and even compromising your daily activities and sleep quality. Shoulder, elbow and wrist injuries are especially common as a result of workplace injury and overuse. While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an injury from developing, it is especially important to be able to recognize when an injury develops and to understand ways that you can combat that injury by identifying what may have caused the pain to develop in the first place. Common issues that can lead to shoulder, wrist and elbow pain include:

• Heavy lifting • Issues with poor posture • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Athletic injuries • Dislocation or

• Rotator cuff • Shoulder impingement • Neck problems • Scapular dysfunction • Postural and weak muscles • Repetitive motions

hyperextension of the joints

• Muscle sprain • Muscle strain

If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, contact your physical therapist at Connecticut Family PT by calling (203) 227-5431 or learn more by visiting our website at ctfamilypt.com.

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