Blue Sky PT. Relieving Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain

Blue Sky PT. Relieving Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain

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A L S O I N S I D E : Getting A Handle On Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain • Patient Success Story Exercise Essentials • Healthy Recipe • Staff Spotlight Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain Give Chronic Pain The Cold Shoulder

Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain Give Chronic Pain The Cold Shoulder

It’s time to say goodbye to shoulder, elbow and wrist pain once andforall. Identifyingthecauseofyourpainandtakingstepsto combatpoorhabitsthatmaybecontributingtoyourdiscomfort can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Wavegoodbyetopain inyourhands,wrists,elbowsandshoulders with targeted techniques from your experienced physical therapists. What is Causing the Pain? Thinkabout the tasks thatmakeup themajorityofyourday-to- daylife. It isoftensaidthatlife inthe21stcentury iswayeasieron thebodythan lifeduringanyothertime inhumanhistory—and it’s true that there is a fair amount of evidence to support this idea. Rather than spending all of your days working in a factory oronafarm,thevastmajorityofAmericanswork indoors,often atacomputer forapredeterminednumberofhoursweekafter week. But this new lifestyle isn’t exactly harmless to your body. There are plenty of ways in which the common tasks of 21st- century lifeputthebodyunderagreatdealofstress.Sedentary lifestyles frequently contribute to weight gain, which increases your risk for a long list of obesity-related diseases. The weight gainalsoputsadditionalstressonyourbody,whichcouldresult in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes, even your wrists. In addition to that, there are a lot of potential

injuriesthatyourbodycanfaceasaresultofsedentarybehavior, especially in the workplace. Shoulder,elbowandwrist injuriesarecommon intheworkplace due to injury and overuse. Some issues that can lead to pain in the upper extremities include: • Issues with poor posture • Carpal tunnel syndrome, which can develop from overuse of the wrist and regular, repetitive motions, such as typing • Heavy lifting • Athletic injuries

• Muscle sprain • Muscle strain • Dislocation or hyperextension of the joints

It is important to contact your physical therapist when you recognize an injury has developed. Your physical therapist can help you recover from your injury. In addition, your physical therapist can help you determine the cause of the injury and ways to prevent the injury in the future.

Call Blue Sky Physical Therapy at 303.388.1537 or visit blueskypt.com to schedule your appointment today!

Getting a Handle on Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Pain

It’s Time To Shape Up! Physical therapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physical therapist will provide you with an opportunity to understand what movements may be causing your discomfort. Physical therapy can help you strengthen the surrounding muscles while improving range of motion, which together will likely alleviate some of the pain associated with your injury. Don’t assume that pain in your shoulder, elbows or wrists will go away on its own. It is more common for the pain to worsen and compensating for the pain by overusing the opposite arm can cause further injury to develop. For support with learning how to manage the pain, and to learn exercises and techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, elbows and wrists, contact your physical therapist.

One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the shoulder, elbow and wrist is that it is difficult to impossible to actually allow these parts of the body time to rest. Every movement and action you make require these body parts — and when the pain develops in both arms, as it often does, treating the pain becomes even more complicated. It is impossible to care for your basic needs without involving your shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This is why so many issues regarding pain in the shoulder, elbows and wrists typically become chronic. Since it is difficult to allow these body parts time to properly rest, they continue being overused and the pain can actually worsen. Treating Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming chronic. Turning to medication and braces for pain management is not a long-term solution and will only push off the inevitable truth — that you need to find a solution for the problem that is causing you pain.

If you are suffering from shoulder, elbow, or wrist pain, call Blue Sky Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!

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Shoulder D2 Pattern Standwithgoodposturewithyour arm across your body, your hand rotated in, thumb pointed down. Bringyourarmupandacrossyour body diagonally. As you do, rotate your hand outward. Finish with your hand above your head and out to the side. Repeat 6-10 times for both sides.

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Patient Success Story

Fun August Events!

Spoons & Tunes in Lone Tree, CO. August 1st & 8th (Lone Tree, CO)

"Against all odds, I completed a 10 mile run!" "I wanted to pass along a fact, along with my thanks: On Sunday, against all odds, I completed a 10 mile run for my 42nd consecutive birthday run. When I first visited Blue Sky PT, I was unable to complete three miles without significant pain. So, many thanks, and keep up the good work!" - Shelley D.

Spoons and Tunes is a free, family-friendly, summer event! Head on over to The Vistas outdoors on the west side of Park Meadows between Arhaus and The Cheesecake Factory for some summer fun including food trucks, live music, dancing, a beer garden, barbeque, a kid’s train, lawn games, ice cream, bubble tea and more!

Beats on the Creek August 6th • Denver, CO

Beats on the Creek is a FREE concert series put on by Coohills Restaurant to support local non-profits. This year proceeds will benefit the Cottonwood Institute who's mission is to connect under-served students to the outdoors and empower them to take action to improve their schools, the community, and the environment for future generations.

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16th Street Fair August 9th and 10th • Denver, CO

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The 11th annual 16th Street Fair is an annual celebration of fine art, handcrafted goods, and the 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver.

Wanderlust August 10th and 11th • Denver, CO Yoga, mindfulness, inspiration and wellness.

Let a physical therapist help you get there. Our dance specialist, Sammi Harmon, PT, DPT, will complete a comprehensive one-hour evaluation, including strength, flexibility, and alignment. You can also expect recommendations to improve your technique and get you where you want to be! Call 303.388.1537 to make an appointment today!

Denver Color Craze August 17th • Denver, CO

The Color Run is a five-kilometer, untimed event. At each kilometer mark, Color Runners are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color!

South by Southeast Festival August 17th • Denver, CO

A celebration of local food, music and community for the southeast residents. Bring the family to this one-day celebration featuring live music from local bands, a selection of local brews and food for purchase, fun games and activities, a community art project, pop-up dog park and much more! Dog Days of Summer Marathon August 16th • Denver, CO. Dog Days of Summer 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon & Doubles Brunch Fest August 25th – in Denver, CO. For the 3rd year in a row, Denver brunch lovers gather together for the biggest, most epic bottomless brunch in town: Denver BrunchFest! 25+ local restaurants bring their best brunch dishes and you vote for Best Bite, Best Sweet Treat, and Best Savory Morsel. Soak up that Colorado sunshine while enjoying live music, games, and more!

Healthy Recipe Skinny Orange Creamsicles

Ingredients • 2 cups unsweetened Greek yogurt • 1 orange

• 1 cup pineapple chunks • 1-2 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 tbsp. honey

Instructions In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all ingredients. Process until completely smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid. Try swapping the orange with different fruit. Serves 6.

*Blend in spinach for a boost of greens!