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BodyGears_Shoulder elbow wrist pain, where is it coming from

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NEWSLETTER The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

THE SHOULDER, ELBOW & WRIST ISSUE

It’s time to say goodbye to elbow, wrist and shoulder pain once and for all. Eliminating the cause of your pain and re-training healthy movement patterns can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Wave goodbye to pain in your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders with targeted techniques from your experienced physical therapists. (continued inside)

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NEWSLETTER The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

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THE SHOULDER, ELBOW & WRIST ISSUE

INSIDE: • I Came in for My Arm, Why Are You

Treating My Neck? • Body Gears News • Exercise of the Month • Patient Success Spotlight

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What is Causing the Pain? Pain may be experienced when a tissue in your body (skin, muscle, bone, ligament, tendon, etc.) sends warning signals to your brain that the current situation (posture or movement) is resulting in a POTENTIALLY (but not necessarily) dangerous amount of stress. Sometimes in the case of acute injury or chronic pain, your tissues get a little more jumpy and hit the red panic button sooner than they normally would. In the case of shoulders, elbows, and wrists, two of the most common pain generators are thought to be impingements and tendon strains.  With impingements,you'llexperiencepain ina tissue thatgetspinchedduring amovement.There'snothingwrongwith the tissue, it'ssimplycryingout for help. You can try soothing the tissue to ease the pain but that won't stop it fromgettingpinchedagain thenext timeyougo togenerate thatmovement. The real cause (and what you want to treat) is usually inefficient movement patterns. Whether the joint isn't sitting 'on axis' or a muscle imbalance is pullingaboneoffcourse,yourphysical therapistcaneasily identifyandhelp you to eliminate the cause of the problem. 

® When it comes to tendon issues, common ones you might have heard of are tenniselbowand texter's thumb.The reason tendonsgetstrained is that they’re forced toact like ligaments (thestructures thatanchorbone tobone). Due to thecontractilepropertiesof themusclescontinuouswith tendons,we want the tendons to work in their optimal axis of motion regardless of how many times you hit the ball or text your friends. This can involve changing uphowyouperformcertain tasksor trainingyou to recruit the rightmuscles at the right time. Why Fix It Now? One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the shoulder, elbow, and wrist is that it's near impossible to actually allow these parts of the body time to rest.Caring foryourbasicneedswithout theuseofyourarms is impossible, let alone getting through a day at the office.  Pushing through intermittentpain ishowsomanypeopleendupwithchronic shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain. There's also a huge risk of pain in one joint spreading to theother twoas they try tocompensate for theweakest link.Do everyone a favor (including yourself) and come in when you've got an easy to fix little problem in one joint instead of waiting for the trifecta. 

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I Came in for My Arm, Why Are You Treating My Neck?

When we say we take a full-body approach to our assessments and treatments, that includes looking at your neck for a shoulder, elbow, or wrist problem. Often we're able to trigger familiar symptoms (especially numbness, tingling, and shooting pain even as far down as the wrist and hand) when testing neck and nerve mobility. This is great news because if we're able to reproduce your symptoms during the assessment, then we can reduce them from the source. For some people, we'll be able to reduce symptoms from their entire arm all at once just by working on their neck! If It's A Neck Problem, Why Is The Pain Worse Somewhere Else? Usually, the issue is a lack of mobility in the neck and upper thoracic spinal joints or even the first rib. Because these joints aren't participating in movement, they aren't impinging anything or being overused. However, when you go to move your arm, if the vertebrae that should shift out of the way or the nerves that should glide freely don't, that's when you experience pain (like a six-car pileup) further down your arm. Also, when it comes to bad posture, everything in your body is connected and nothing is safe. Spending long periods looking down at your phone or a monitor that's too low will cause the muscles in the back of your neck to work overtime. Maybe your muscles will forgive you for the first few months if you're lucky, but eventually, your shoulder, elbow, or wrist could start to pay the price. To find out if your shoulder, elbow, or wrist problem is actually a neck problem, email [email protected] and request an assessment with one of our physical therapists.

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Exercise of theMonth Try this movement to ease pain in your shoulder, elbow, or wrist

Staff Spotlight

Welcoming back new mom, Dr. Kathleen Darley, PT, DPT from Maternity leave. Kathleen earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She also graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Movement Science degree from the University of Illinois Chicago. Her special interests

include pelvic health, pre and postnatal patients, as well as dancers. Kathleen is an accomplished ballet dancer, having performed over the past 15 years with regional and national companies such as the Joffrey Ballet and Lyric Opera of Chicago. In her free time, she teaches ballet, yoga, and dancer wellness classes at Hubbard Stree Dance Chicago. Kathleen is experienced in manual therapy, women’s health, and visceral mobilization.

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Certifications and Training: •Doctor of Physical Therapy •Licensed Physical Therapist by the State of Illinois •APTA/IPTA Member •Women’s Health Therapist •Pilates Body Balanced Mat Certification •Hatha Yoga Therapy College Certification •Lincoln Park Clinic Manager

Infraspinatus Waves: Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist Stabilization: Tie a knot in a stretchy band and close it through a door. While keeping your palm facing the door, your wrist in line with your forearm, and your hand in line with your ear, slowly bend and straighten your elbow. Attempt to keep your upper arm parallel to the ground and squeeze the muscle running across the back of your shoulder joint for the entire exercise. Do not let the band pull your hand or forearm forward. Start with 2 sets of 5 reps with light band tension and slowly work your way up to 3 sets of 10 reps before you increase the tension.

Find new mom Kathleen at our Lincoln Park clinic.

Patient Success Spotlight

Body Gears News

Our Winnetka  team is excited to announce their move to  914 Green Bay Rd., Suite 202  on October 1st! We finally have a location big enough to provide the kind of service our patients deserve and we can't wait to share it with you.

"I call Joanne the shoulder whisperer! I was in pain at a level 8 on a scale from 1-10. My health was going fast as I wasn't sleeping due to the pain. I had been misdiagnosed even after an MRI. Joanne went right to the heart of the problem and within a few weeks, my pain was drastically reduced. I have never encountered a medical specialist of any kind that could explain the body and how to work to fix the issues the way that team can. My life has been enhanced greatly just after a few therapies. I can now hold my grandson pain free! Thanks Body Gears for the time and effort you give and for the extreme knowledge you have attained about the human body! It's a gift to have this level of talent and I'm blessed to know your team!" - Debra B. (Body Gears Graduate) "I can now hold my grandson pain free!"

® If you know your posture is a problem or your workouts are starting to feel "off," then this is the podcast for you! Learn all about the difference between Getting in Gear to exercise and warming-up so you can use your shoulders, elbows, and wrists to their max potential without pain or risk of injury. Find us on Sound Cloud @ BodyGearsPT

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Schedule Your FreeDiscovery Session www.BodyGears.com | 877-709-1090 VISITOURWEBSITEORGIVEUS ACALL: Whether you’re recovering from an injury, training for a competition, or you’re striving for better health, wellness and freedom of movement, Body Gears can help you achieve your optimum self. This 20-minute appointment will allow you to meet a physical therapist, share your story, and complete a mini-assessment. The purpose of this screening is to answer two questions: 1. Which techniques will help you change your story? 2. How can Body Gears help you achieve your functional goals? Our physical therapists will be able to quickly provide you the information you need to take the next step. We hope it's with us! ®

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CELEBRATING MOMMY MONTH AT BODY GEARS PHYSICAL THERAPY

Whether it’s your first or your third time, bringing new life into this world takes a village and you’re invited to join our village! Conception, pregnancy, and motherhood all come with their challenges but you can weather anything with the right support system. Together, 4 partners in the health, wellness, and retail business are bringing you workshops every weekend in October that span fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood. Whether you’re planning for the future or have little ones

at home, there are techniques to learn and friends to meet at every workshop! To read about each workshop and learn more about the partners, head over to www.MommyMonth.Eventbrite. com. Don’t forget to like and follow @MommyMonth on Facebook for more great information and resources. SWAG BAGS included for each attendee with a reusable tote and items from each Mommy Month partner!

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