Health & Wellness Newsletter by Peak Motion Physical Therapy
EMILY’SNEWPROJECT Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body November, 2017
In 2016 my husband, Jeff and I moved to Washougal and opened Washougal Acupuncture & Massage. Recently we realized there was so much more we wanted to offer the community and were lucky to find an amazing new space in town. We will continue to be a hub for acupuncture and massage and are adding new services like Naturopathic Medicine, Holistic Nutritional Counseling and Yoga. We are super excited to create a fun community space that can add some lightness to the word, ‘wellness’. We will continue to host our monthly meditation group and are planning a book club, wellness classes and workshops and the occasional movie night. Ripple opens Monday, October 2nd. You can check out more at www.ripplewellnessnw.com.
Congratulations to Emily and her husband, Jeff!
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
SHOULDER, ELBOW&WRIST PAIN RELIEF “Tired Of Canceling Plans Due To Stiff Joints?” November, 2017
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• What Is Causing Your Shoulder Pain? • FREE Joint Pain Consultation • Patient Success Spotlight • Fall Comfort Food Recipe
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 your posture to be in good order. 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 you 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 can 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 evoluation and treatment from the experts at Peak Motion Physical Therapy, 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.
MIKE TEATER DPT, OCS
BRE LOHN DPT
Discussing Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Pain with Mike Teater, DPT, OCS and Bre Lohn, DPT.
Dear Valued Client,
You try to get through the day, but that nagging pain in your shoulder, elbow or wrist just keeps your attention focused on it. It sure is hard to concentrate on work, your family and other activities you need to do! It iscommon tofixateon thebodypart thathurts. 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
Patient Success Spotlight
I was able to lift and move my arm with no pain! “I came in with elbow pain that at times was excruciating. It became difficult with daily activity. I was not able to lift or move my arm in certain directions. After seeing Mike and staff, I was able to lift and move my arm with no pain. Extremely satisfied with the Astym treatment provided. It feels great not to be in pain again.” - Janice R.
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An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your physical therapy may not cost you anything. Patients with familyplansorthosewhohavehadmajorsurgeriesorhaveachronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physical therapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now is the time to come in for physical therapy! Are you feeling aches and pains?Needtoworkonyourcore?Letushelpyougetaheadstartfor2018. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
“I strained my shoulder this spring to the point that I had trouble putting my right arm in my shirt sleeve; reaching up to the garage door opener in the car was very painful and when playing tennis I was very impaired. I’ve now restored full function. I have no problem putting a shirt on, reaching for things and am back to playing tennis. Thank you Peak Motion.” - R. Huggins I’ve now restored full function!
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WHAT IS CAUSING YOUR SHOULDER PAIN?
The majority of pain that travels to your shoulder from your neck is referred pain. Your shoulder may not necessarily be the problem. In fact, the first 10 degrees of movement in your shoulder comes from your shoulder joint. The rest relies on the movement of your upper back, neck, shoulder blade, and collar bones. If these areas work incorrectly then shoulder pain can occur. Most neck and shoulder pain is a result of prolonged poor posture, lifting heavy objects and minor falls or injuries. These irritate the joints in the neck and upper back. This then makes the muscles around the upper back and shoulder tighten and become sore. Suddenly, you now have neck and shoulder pain. There are many nerves that come off of the cervical (neck) vertebral bodies that pass down in front of the shoulder heading towards the arm. Irritation of these nerves can refer pain to the shoulder. Poor posture, especially with sitting at work or at home, can cause this to occur. Rotation of the neck or tilting of the neck may create your shoulder pain if these nerves are involved. It is important that a physical therapist examine you thoroughly if you are experiencing these symptoms. If you have had a fall or injury and suddenly develop shoulder and neck pain seek help immediately. Any injury may affect the many sensitive structures in your neck and upper back. Shoulder and neck pain if they occur together may relate to disc injuries. This is more likely if you are having neck and arm pain, rather than just shoulder pain. Pain that travels down the arm to any extent may indicate more severe problems. Shoulder pain can result in restricted movement of your body. Pain involves the nervous system, immune system, digestive system, and
respiratory system. To avoid referred shoulder pain or any kind of referred pain, you should have a strong immune system for prevention of diseases. A strong body can fight infection or disease and can enhance the functioning of all the body systems. A balanced diet, regular physical therapy exercises and a stress-free mind are the keys to maintaining an active life. If you are experiencing shoulder pain, consult one of our expert physical therapists for a full evaluation to determine where your problem is originating from, so correct treatments can be applied to help you.
FALL COMFORT FOOD RECIPE
10 INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef • 1 onion, chopped • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced Simple Chilli
• 2 (16-ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained • 2 (14-1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes • 2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
DIRECTIONS Cook first 4 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Place mixture in 5-quart slow cooker; stir in beans and remaining ingredients. Cook at HIGH 3 to 4 hours or at LOW 5 to 6 hours. Notes: If you want to thicken this saucy chili, stir in finely crushed saltine crackers until the desired thickness is achieved.
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