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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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