It’s time to say goodbye to elbow, wrist and shoulder pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life.
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TAKE CHARGE OF SHOULDER, ELBOW & WRIST PAIN GIVE CHRONIC PAIN THE COLD SHOULDER
INSIDE: • Treatment for Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain • The Advantage of a Healthy Eating Habit • Patient Success Spotlight • Relieve Pain In Minutes
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TAKE CHARGE OF SHOULDER, ELBOW & WRIST PAIN
GIVE CHRONIC PAIN THE COLD SHOULDER
It’s time to say goodbye to elbow, wrist and shoulder pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill 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 for the body, either. 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. This puts additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes, even your wrists. But even aside from that, there are a lot of potential issues that your body can face as a result of sedentary behavior in the workplace — including shoulder, elbow and wrist pain. Elbow, wrist and shoulder 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: • Issues with poor posture • Carpal tunnel syndrome, which can develop
from overuse of the wrist and regular, repetitive motions, such as typing • Heavy lifting
• Athletic injuries • Muscle sprain • Muscle strain
• Dislocation or hyperextension of the joints Oneof thebiggestconcernsregardingpain in the wrist, elbow and shoulder is that it is difficult to impossibletoactuallyallowthesepartsofthebody time torest.Everymovementandactionrequires these body parts — and when the pain develops in both arms, as it often does, treating the pain becomesevenmorecomplicated. It is impossible tocareforyourbasicneedswithout involvingyour shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This is why so many issues regarding pain in the wrists, elbows and shoulders typically become chronic. Since it is difficult to allow these body parts time to properly rest, they continue being overused and the pain can actually worsen.
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Treatment for Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain
Addressingthepainearlyon isthebestwaytopreventan issuefrombecoming chronic. Turning to medication and braces for pain management is not a long-termsolutionandwillonlypushoff the inevitable truth— thatyouneed to find a solution for the problem that is causing you pain. Physical therapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physical therapist will provide you with an opportunity to understand what movementsmaybecausingfurtherdiscomfort,andcanhelpyoutostrengthen the surrounding muscles while improving range of motion, which together will likely alleviate some of the pain associated with your injury. Don’t assume that pain in your elbows, wrists or shoulders will go away on its own. It is more common for the pain to worsen, and compensating for the pain by overusing the opposite arm can cause further injury to develop. For support with learning how to manage the pain, and to learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strengthandfunctionalitytoyourshoulders,wristsandelbows,contactyour physical therapist.
THE ADVANTAGE OF A HEALTHY EATING HABIT Relieving arthritis or joint pain may be easier than you think! The solution may be as simple as paying attention to what you are eating in order to avoid inflammatory foods that often lead to pain. What Inflammatory Foods Lead to Pain? Eating highly processed foods (such as pasta, bread and crackers— especially those containing gluten) creates inflammation in the body. This inflammation then leads to the actual physical pain that you may feel in your knees and joints since the joints are particularly vulnerable to inflammation. Foods with gluten, trans fats, found in snack foods like chips and pastries, and high sugar, that handful of M&M’s from your coworker’s desk, all cause inflammation. For many people, dairy products are also inflammatory. Eating these types of foods over a long period of time means more and more inflammation throughout the body and ultimately more pain. Whilechangingyour foodsoundssimple,manyneedmoreguidance and support, which is why a nutrition consultation, is often helpful. However, you can take our tips above and start alleviating your pain today!
To find out more about how we can help you with your shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, contact us today at 937-277-2077.
Relieve Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing shoulder pain.
Increases Range of Motion WAND SHOULDER FLEXION
Lying on your back and holding a wand, palms face down on both sides, gently raise the wand towards overhead in a gentle motion. Hold for 3 seconds and slowly lower wand to starting position. Repeat 5 times.
Talk to your doctor or give us a call today to learn more about how we can help you with your pain.
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Patient Success Spotlight
Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help?
Do You Have Friends Or Family That Can’t:
� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely
� Sit for long periods � Walk for long distances � Live active and healthy
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