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“Take That Painful Weight Off Your Shoulders.” SHOULDER, ELBOW & WRIST PAIN
The body is truly amazing as all of the parts work together as a whole. 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 an inflammation of the tendons, which attach muscles to bones. The upper extremity works in 3 parts: the shoulder, elbow and wrist. They rely on each other to allow you to reach, grasp, and to do ordinary tasks we take for granted. Proper movement relies on your posture to be erect and for the mid back to be aligned. When you slouch or do a repetitive task, 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, if you sit at your desk all day and slouch your shoulders, your shoulder muscles may not function properly. You still move your mouse around with your arm, which overworks your wrist and forearm muscles. 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 Sometimes a brace may provide some short term relief, but will not cure the problem. The true cause of the problem can arise form incorrect posture and poor postural muscle strength. 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 evaluation and treatment from the experts at Solutions Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, 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.
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