Treatment for Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain
Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming chronic. Turning to medication and braces for pain management is not a long-term solution and will only push off the inevitable truth — that you need 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 movements may be causing further discomfort, and can help you to strengthen 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 strength and functionality to your shoulders, wrists and elbows, contact your physical therapist. To find out more about how we can help you with your shoulder, elbow and wrist pain, contact us today at 816-607-7180.
Lack of movement and poor posture are the frequent causes of symptoms such as low back pain, headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain and pain in the hips, knees, or legs. Slumped posture actually changes the shape of your spine, closes the joints of your shoulders, tightens the tissues around the hips and produces a host of other problems. The Fundamental Rule of the Human Body Your body was designed to move and without it, body systems start to fail. However, movement can at times be limited if you find yourself having pain, stiffness or general lack of activity. This restriction of movement can lead to other long-term health problems and chronic pain. The key to being healthy is placing a big emphasis on exercising and movement. In order to keep moving, your body needs to be flexible, strong, have good balance and good nutrition. Physical Therapy focuses on helping your body achieve optimum performance for your body’s critical areas. With years of medical training in analyzing and treating movement, physical therapists are the uniquely qualified specialists that help people move better. With good movement, pain reduces quickly with a return of energy and a better mood. Easy steps to increase movement, decrease pain and increase your energy: 1. Decide to get up and get moving 2. Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and walk around, even if just for a few seconds 3. Walk or exercise at least 30 minutes everyday 4. Drink plenty of water 5. Stretch your legs, hips, spine and neck daily for 10 minutes 6. Don’t push into painful movements 7. Make sure you are sitting properly at your desk or computer 8. Take frequent breaks to deeply inhale and exhale 9. Stretch your arms overhead frequently throughout the day 10. Do strengthening exercises 2-3 times per week If you find yourself in pain, aching, injured or unable to move like you want to, simply give us a call at 816-607-7180. Our expert physical therapists provide a comprehensive evaluation to find the root cause of your problem, then put together a complete plan that works to get you moving, pain-free again. EASY STEPS TO LESS PAIN & MORE ENERGY
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.
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