Fritz: Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain

Fritz: Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain

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Give Chronic Pain the Cold Shoulder! SHOULDER, ELBOW&WRIST PAIN

What is Causing the Pain? Think about the tasks that make up the majority of your day- to-day life. 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. This lifestyle isn’t exactly harmless for the body. Sedentary lifestyles frequently contribute to weight gain, which increases your risk for a long list of obesity-related diseases. This puts additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints like your shoulders, elbows and yes, even your wrists. But even aside from that, there are a lot of potential issues that your body can face as a result of sedentary behavior in the workplace — including shoulder, elbow and wrist pain.

While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an 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. 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

• Athletic injuries • Muscle sprain • Muscle strain • Dislocation or hyperextension of the joints If you want to return to a pain-free, active lifestyle, contact us today to schedule an appointment at Fritz: 412-278-1221 or KineticEdge: 724-900-5130.

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GET A HANDLE ONWRIST, ELBOW& SHOULDER PAIN

Addressing the pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming chronic. Turning tomedication 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. Physical therapy is the ideal tool for support in this regard. Working with a physical therapist will provide you with an opportunity to understandwhatmovementsmay 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. CLINIC HAPPENINGS CPR Recertification! The Fritz PT and Kinetic Edge teams having a great time doing their CPR recertification.

PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

I am able to walk better! “Thanks to the staff at Fritz, I am able to walk better, have better balance and less pain in my joints. I also have exercises to do at home to keep up my progress.” – JoAnne M.

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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN FREE

At Fritz and Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring health experts during focused and individualized sessions. It’s time to get Fritz and Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident or injured on the job • You want to prevent injury 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

Caitie Zavora’s : Meadow Tea Punch

INGREDIENTS • 2 quarts water, boiling

• 3 bunches mint, leaves & stalks • 2–6 ounce cans frozen lemonade • 2–6 ounce cans frozen orange juice • 2 cups sugar • 4 quarts water, cold INSTRUCTIONS Add mint to boiling water and let it steep for 10 minutes. Remove mint leaves, squeezing out excess liquid. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in frozen lemonade and orange juice and add in cold water. Serve over ice cubes. Makes 2.5 gallons

Restaurant Review: Nothing Bundt Cakes 100 Siena Dr., Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 By: Caitie Zavora, PTA

One of my patients recommended this fun bakery to me and I thought “I have to try it”! He informed me that the cakes come in a variety of sizes and flavors and that was all I needed to hear. I went to check the place out and they had more than just cakes to sell. A variety of whimsical greeting cards, candles, gifts, and serving platters were nicely displayed the moment you walked through the door. To my surprise, there was a sample station where guests could try the “Cake of the Month” and I was sold! The bundtlet was the perfect treat for my husband and I to share - not too little, not too much. Love the concept of this place, the gifts they offer, and the flavors they produce. I am excited to try the many flavors they offer!

If you would like any of our recipes, email Caitie at [email protected].

Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to relieve shoulder pain...

WAND SHOULDER FLEXION Lying on your back and holding a wand, palms face down on both sides, slowly raise the wand towards overhead. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

Strengthens Shoulders

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ELASTIC BAND EXTERNAL ROTATION While holding an elastic band at your side with your elbow bent, start with your hand near your stomach and then pull the band away. Keep your elbow at your side the entire time.

Strengthens Rotator Cuff

The above exercises are designed to be performed under the instruction of a licensed physical therapist.

$15 OFF INTRO PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGE

To THANK YOU for choosing our physical therapy practice, we are offering $15 off our $110 Introduction Personal Training Package! Limited to the first 25 patients to call. SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULT BY CALLING 412-278-1221 TODAY! EXPIRES 08-28-18