First Choice PT: Shoulder Elbow And Wrist Pain

First Choice PT: Shoulder Elbow And Wrist Pain

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WHERE’S THE PAIN COMING FROM ? CONTINUEANACTIVE LIFESTYLE FREEOF PAIN!

Give Chronic Pain the Cold Shoulder It’s time to say goodbye to elbow, wrist and shoulder pain once and for all. Identifying the cause of your pain and taking steps to combat ill habits that may be contributing to your discomfort 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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Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain: Where Is It Coming From? Treating The Pain Patient Success Spotlight

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OCTOBER 2018

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RELIEF FROM ELBOW, WRIST & SHOULDER PAIN CONTINUEANACTIVE LIFESTYLE FREEOF PAIN!

Common issues that can lead to shoulder, wrist and elbow pain 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

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What is Causing the Pain? Think about the tasks that make up the majority of your day-to-day life. It is oftensaid that life in the21stcentury iswayeasieron thebody than lifeduring any other time in human history — 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 or on a farm, the vast majority of Americans work indoors, often at a computer for a predetermined number of hours week after week. But this new lifestyle isn’t exactly harmless for the body, either. Thereareplentyofways inwhichthecommontasksof21st-century lifeputthe bodyunderagreatdealofstress.Sedentary lifestyles frequentlycontribute to weightgain,which increasesyourriskfora long listofobesity-relateddiseases. This put additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints likeyourshoulders,elbowsandyes,evenyourwrists.Butevenasidefrom that, there are a lot of potential issues that your body can face as a result of sedentarybehavior intheworkplace— includingshoulder,elbowandwristpain. Elbow,wristandshoulder injuriesareespeciallycommonasaresultofworkplace injuryandoveruse.While it issometimespossible to takeaction topreventan injury from developing, it is especially important to be able to recognize when an injury develops and to understand ways that you can combat that injury by identifying what may have caused the pain to develop in the first place.

• Athletic injuries • Muscle sprain • Muscle strain • Dislocation or hyperextension of the joints Getting a Handle on Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Pain

Oneof thebiggestconcerns regardingpain in thewrist,elbowandshoulder is that it is difficult to impossible to actually allow these parts of the body time to rest. Every movement and action requires these body parts — and when the pain develops in both arms, as it often does, treating the pain becomes even morecomplicated. It is impossible tocare for your basicneeds without involving your shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This iswhysomany issuesregardingpain in thewrists,elbowsandshoulders typicallybecomechronic.Since it isdifficult toallow thesebodyparts time to properly rest, theycontinuebeingoverusedand thepaincanactuallyworsen.

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TREATING SHOULDER, ELBOW, & WRIST PAIN

Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becomingchronic.Turning tomedicationandbraces forpainmanagement 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. 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 further discomfort, and can help you to 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 elbows, wrists or shoulders 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, wrists and elbows, contact your physical therapist.

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TAMING THE BEAST OF CHRONIC PAIN

Ow, Ow, OWWWW! I can’t do that it will hurt too much! Chronic pain can be a debilitating beast. Constantly nagging and gnawing at every ounce of your wellbeing, chronic pain can take over who you are, and take away from you what you like to do, while it changes the way your brain processes EVERYTHING! Pain is a warning sign that your brain has constructed for a reason based off what your body is telling it. However, when pain becomes chronic (more than 3 months) your brain begins to become sensitized to the input thatyourbody isgiving it, oftenmakingeven themostbenignmovements extremely painful. Don’t let yourself fall down the rabbit hole and get lost inanoverwhelmingdarknessofChronic Pain… What to do?!?!?

Fortunately, we now know that there are many treatmentoptions toeffectivelyaddresschronic pain and Physical Therapy is at the forefront of those treatment options! While we address biomechanics (how your body moves), your strength,coordination,proprioception (knowing where your body is in space), and other impairments, we help to facilitate improved communication between your brain and your body. Through movement and education, Physical Therapy plays an intricate role in helping you regain your function to get back to the activities that you love. Know that there is hope, and we can help!

Dominick Paluso, PT, DPT

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PATIENT SUCCESS STORY SPOTLIGHT

Recipe forHealthy Dieters Zucchini Linguine

INGREDIENTS • 1 lb tomatoes, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon chopped basil • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 1 small red chile, seeded & minced

• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 12 ounces linguine • 3 baby zucchini, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

“I was back on the tennis court doing overhead serves with no pain!” “I just completed 4 weeks of therapy for my shoulder pain. When I first started, I couldn’t sleep on my right side because the pain was so bad. Yesterday I was back on the tennis court doing overhead serves without pain! I can’t thank your team enough. From the kind and caring front desk staff to the therapists who kept encouraging me that I would get better.” -J.R.

1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist. 2. Your therapist can discuss with you why your pain is bothering you again and what you might do about it at home. 3. If further assessment is warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment. Call To Talk to Your Therapist Today 321-802-5814 Has Your Pain Come Back? DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the basil, parsley, garlic, salt, chile and olive oil. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine; drain well. Add the linguine to the bowl along with the sliced zucchini and toss. Add the 1/4 cup of grated cheese, toss again and serve in bowls, passing more cheese at the table.

RELIEVE ELBOWPAIN INMINUTES Try this movement if you are experiencing elbow pain.

ELBOW EXTENSION Sit with upper arm supported on a table. Grasp affected forearm with unaffected hand. Gentlystraighten theelbow and hold for 3 seconds, then relax. Repeat 6 times for each elbow.

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