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NATURALLY TRANSITION AWAY FROM ELBOW, WRIST & SHOULDER PAIN “Plagued With Chronic Joint Pain?”
When you are plagued with chronic pain, it doesn’t matter what you have plannedfor theday—everythingbecomesdifficult.Shoulder,wrist,andelbow pain can be especially problematic. Pain in these areas are too commonly overlookedandare typicallyconsiderednot importantenough towarrantan immediatetriptothedoctor.Lettingpain inyourshoulder,wristorelbow linger can lead to the pain becoming even worse—and this makes the treatment options more invasive and costly. Pain in the shoulder, wrist or elbow can prevent you from being able to completedaily tasks. Everything from driving to typing to even sleeping can become painful, which means that you could be experiencing pain around the clock. What’s worse, when one part of your body develops chronic pain like this,yourbody ismore likely to focuson it—whichmeans that the longer you attempt to avoid treatment, the more painful the affected area is going tobecome.Don’t let thepaingountreated.Workingwithaphysical therapist can help you overcome your symptoms and begin experiencing a healthier and happier way of living, without being held back by constant discomfort. Themostcommoncauseofpain intheelbow,wrist,andshoulder istendinitis. This is a form of pain that develops from overuse and stress on a joint. It causes the tendons in the joint tobecome inflamed,puttingunduepressure onthecorrespondingstructuresandcausingpain,especiallywithmovement. Paincanalsodevelopasa resultof injuryorstressandsometimeswilleven develop as a result of poor posture or body mechanics. The reason behind how your pain originated can help you find the best treatment options to eliminate your symptoms.The shoulder, elbow, and wrist are all connected, and it often happens that when one is experiencing pain, the others will typically soon follow. For example, neck pain as a result of a car accident
or a slip-and-fall may cause you to slouch at your desk, thus, changing how you hold your wrists on the computer keyboard. This change in positioning will causeyou toholdyour arms at an oddangleand that may lead toelbow and wrist pain. Bracing the problem area is the most common go-to intervention for pain relief, but it is not always the correct solution. It is important to work with your physical therapist to come up with the best course of action to help you overcome your pain in a quick and effective manner. Your therapist will develop a plan of care specific to your condition and will teach you how to avoid further injury or pain. Seeking treatment with a physical therapist will quickly get you on the road to recovery. Call us at South Toledo Physical Therapy today, and we will help you get back to living pain-free!
Patient Success Spotlight
“I finally had a total shoulder replacement after years of severe pain in my shoulder. In less than five weeks of treatment with Aaron and his staff, I was able to lift my shoulder all the way over my head. I had not been able to do this in almost 10 years!Thank you for giving me the use of my arm back!” - Frank F. I was able to lift my shoulder all the way over my head!
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