Arlington: 3 Ways To Beat Achy Shoulders

Arlington: 3 Ways To Beat Achy Shoulders

Health &Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

MATT CONNELL, OWNER/DIRECTOR Getting To Know Arlington Physical Therapy Team!

Matt Connell is the owner and director of Arlington Physical Therapy, LLC. Matt was raised in the small town of Ruleville, Mississippi. where he learned the importance of hard work, honesty, and having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He later attended Mississippi State University where his desire to enter the physical therapy/athletic training profession grew. Matt was involved with Mississippi State athletics for three years while graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Business Administration and a Bachelors of Science. He then became a Certified Athletic Trainer in 2000. After spending one year in Columbus, Mississippi taking care of local high school and college athletes, he attended Physical Therapy school at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. After finishing his training at Vanderbilt University, Matt graduated with a Masters in Physical Therapy in 2004. Matt was the Sports Medicine Manager at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics in Germantown, Tennessee, from 2005-2009 where he worked alongside excellent Orthopedic Physicians, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and Sports Medicine Providers. He has been a leader in providing high-quality patient care in treating patients of all ages and diagnoses. Arlington Physical Therapy was opened in January 2010 by the desire to better align Matt’s work and ministry in his hometown of Arlington.

The attitude of ministering to the needs of our community is intertwined in the care we provide and will remain a focal point of our mission. Matt married Jill Bennett from McKenzie, Tennessee, in 2005. They now have a son, Andrew, born in 2009 and a daughter, Aubrey, born in 2011. They have lived in Arlington since 2006 and are now attending Bellevue Baptist Church. As a family, they seek to honor Christ in their work, worship, and life.

INSIDE: • Top 3 Ways To Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Think PT First • What You Should Know About Dry Needling • Patient Success Spotlight

Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

3 WAYS TO BEAT ACHY SHOULDERS “Shoulder Relief Is Possible With The Right Guidance!”

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3. Improve your scapula stability –The shoulder blade makesupan importantpartofyourshouldercomplex. It has many different muscles attached to it, pulling at just the right time for proper shoulder movement. Improve the shoulder blade muscles by frequently firing them. In a sitting or standing position, drop your shoulders slowly down and back. This wakes up those important muscles which help guide the shoulder blade when using your arm. Perform 10-15 repetitions holding the contraction for 5 seconds, frequently throughout the day. Byworkingonthese3simpleactions,youcandramatically improve the performance and feel of your shoulders. If your shoulders feel weak, achy, or painful give us a call today.Wewilldefinitelygetyourshoulders feeling limber, strongerandallowyou togetback todoing life’severyday activities pain-free.

Try these simple actions to improve the health of your shoulders and alleviate that nagging ache or sharp pain for good. 1. Sit up tall! – The number one reason for repetitive injuryandpain in theshoulders ispoorposture.When the ball moves forward in the socket, the rotator cuff becomes vulnerable to injury! There is less space for the muscles which can then get “pinched.” The musclesarealsooverstretched,making themweaker. 2. Strengthen your rotator cuff muscles – By keeping your rotatorcuffmusclesstrong,youhelpguideyour shoulder joints, lessening the chance for injury and inflammation to occur. A simple exercise to perform is while sitting or standing, keep elbows at your side bent to 90 degrees and thumbs up. Push your hands out like opening a newspaper. Repeat 10 times.

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TOP 3 WAYS TO AVOID CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a very common occurrence, especially in those that are at a computer all day. The carpal tunnel is in your wrist and made up of bones of the hand and ligaments that form the ceiling of the tunnel. With typing, pressure is frequently put on the wrists and base of the palm. In addition, the frequent use of the tendons that glide through this area during typing can cause the tendons to become irritated and swollen, decreasing the space in the tunnel. Your median nerve, which supplies sensation and muscle control to your thumb and first two fingers can become compressed. This is why with CTS, many people first experience tingling or numbness in the thumb and first two fingers. While this can be a sign of nerve compression, the good news is that this can be prevented and even reversed quite quickly. Seeing a physical therapist right away is essential, but here are some tips you can do in the meantime: 1. Stretch your wrists and hands. Stand up and grab the tips of your fingers with the other hand. With your arm outstretched, gently stretch your fingers back until you feel a gentle pulling in your hand and wrist. Hold this for 15-30 seconds and repeat on both sides three times. Do this frequently throughout the day. 2. Improve your posture at work. If you slouch at the keyboard, this puts the neck in a bad position and can put more pressure on your wrists, decreasing blood flow to your hands. Sit tall and have your keyboard slightly lower than the level of your elbow.

3. Stretch your chest and shoulders. Improving your shoulder and chest mobility increases the circulation in your hands. The better your circulation, the less inflammation can build up in the hand and wrist. CTS is a condition that you can prevent with these tips. However, if you start to notice tingling, numbness or weakness in your hand, see a physical therapist right away. It is much better to catch CTS early, than after nerve damage has occurred. If you feel that you might be experiencing CTS or know someone with these symptoms, call us today to speak with one of our specialists.

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Patient Success Spotlight I trust that they will help me the most!

Physical Therapists Are The Mechanics Of Your Body

Think PT First

Why You Need To Come Back In For A Tune-Up:

“Of all the experiences I have had with injuries, Matt and his staff are who I would want to help me get healthy again. I trust that they will help me the most over any other physical therapy place.” - Cody D.

� Sit for long periods comfortably

� Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely

� Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle

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Attention Pain Sufferers 2 NEWWORKSHOPS IN APRIL 2018

Join us for this FREE Running And Performance Workshop in which you will learn: ü How to prevent the most common injuries with runners. ü Proper running form is important. ü Recovery strategies and ways to improve speed and agility. ü How to cross train and stretch properly. RUNNING & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP APRIL 8TH 4:00PM-5:00PM

Join us for this FREE Shoulder Pain & Rotator Cuff Workshop in which you will learn: ü Everyday activities that sufferers are doing wrong which blocks healing and actually makes shoulder pain worse. ü The 3 MOST COMMON CAUSES of shoulder pain and rotator cuff discomfort. ü Why no two shoulder pains are the same and how to work with your physical therapist to develop a unique, tailored treatment plan. ü How shoulder pain affects the health of the rest of your body. ü A 100% natural and safe solution exists and how you can access it. SHOULDER PAIN & ROTATOR CUFF WORKSHOP APRIL 26TH 5:30PM-6:30PM

Workshops are free but seats are limited. Only 20 spots available. Don’t delay, register today by calling now! Register online at www.aptworkshops.com or call our office at 901-317-7054 and ask for Melissa! We Want To Help You Get Better & Improve Your Performance! Great Information For All Clients and Especially For Spring Season Athletes!

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WHY CONSIDER DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) to treat myofascial pain. The technique uses a “dry” needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle, known as trigger points. Some dry needling techniques treat a broader landscape of the central nervous system. This is called non-trigger point treatment. Instead of inserting needles only in the area of pain, the practitioner may instead insert needles in areas around but not directly on the point of pain. This technique relies on the idea that pain is the result of a greater nerve or muscular issue, not a focused one only in the main area of pain. Physical therapists use dry needling with the goal of releasing or inactivating trigger points to relieve pain or improve range of motion. Preliminary research supports that dry needling improves pain control, reduces muscle tension, and normalizes dysfunctions of the motor end plates, the sites at which nerve impulses are transmitted to muscles. This can help speed up the patient’s return to active rehabilitation. Dry needling may provide relief for some muscular pain and stiffness. In addition, easing the trigger points may improve flexibility and increase range of motion. That’s why this method is often used to treat sports injuries, muscle pain, and even fibromyalgia pain. To help prevent muscle strain and fatigue, and to increase energy, athletes should eat a healthy diet with a wide variety of naturally occurring vitamins, along with antioxidants and phytonutrients. The easiest way to

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Adolescent Arm Injury Corner

Prevention of Arm Injury in Youth Baseball Pitchers Edmund Kenneth Kerut, MD, FACC: Denise Goodfellow Kerut, MD, FAAP: Glenn S. Fleisig, PhD: and James R. Andrews, MD

The advent of year-round baseball has brought about an increased incidence of youth pitching related injury and surgery, most notably involving the shoulder and ulnar collateral ligament. These injuries become evident in high school and college, but begin at the youth level. Youth baseball players should adhere to some pitching limits from USA Baseball or another organization. The biggest risk factor for subsequent injury appears to be arm fatigue. Pitchers who frequently pitch with arm fatigue are much more likely to develop future injuries requiring surgery. Hence coaches need to listen to their young pictures when they complain of arm fatigue or arm pain. While youth baseball coaches should be aware of pitch counts and the warning signs of arm fatigue and pain, injury does not manifest until years later.

At Arlington Physical Therapy, we can educate coaches, parents, and youth athletes about injury prevention. Schedule an appointment with us by calling 901-317-7054 today! Prevent an arm injury by seeking treatment now!

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