Premier Therapy. Shoulder, Elbow, & Wrist Pain

NEWS LE T T ER SHOULDER, ELBOW, & WRIST PAIN GIVE CHRONIC PAIN THE COLD SHOULDER

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• Patient Success Spotlight • Relieve Wrist Pain In Minutes

NEWS LE T T ER

SHOULDER, ELBOW, & WRIST PAIN GIVE CHRONIC PAIN THE COLD SHOUDLER

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. Wavegoodbye topain inyourhands,wrists,elbowsandshoulderswith targeted techniques from your experienced physical therapists. Think about the tasks that make up the majority of your day-to-day life. It is often said that life in the 21st century is way easier on the body than life during 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. Thereareplenty of ways in which thecommon tasks of 21st-century lifeput the body under a great deal of stress. Sedentary lifestyles frequently contribute to weightgain,which increasesyour risk fora long listofobesity-relateddiseases. This puts additional stress on your body, which could result in pain in crucial joints likeyourshoulders,elbowsandyes,evenyourwrists.Butevenaside from that, there are a lot of potential issues that your body can face as a result of sedentarybehavior in theworkplace— includingshoulder,elbowandwristpain. Elbow,wristandshoulder injuriesareespeciallycommonasa resultofworkplace injury and overuse. 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:

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

• Issues with poor posture • Carpal tunnel syndrome, which can develop from overuse of the wrist and regular, repetitive motions, such as typing • Heavy lifting

Getting a Handle on Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Pain One of the biggest concerns regarding pain in the wrist, elbow and shoulder 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 foryourbasicneedswithout involving your shoulder or wrist, let alone get through a day at the office. This is why so many issues regarding pain in the wrists, elbows and shoulders 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.

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You Have Treatment Options!

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 learninghow tomanage thepain,and to learnexercisesand techniques that can help you overcome the injury and restore proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, wrists and elbows, contact your physical therapist. If you are suffering from shoulder, elbow, or wrist pain, be sure to visit premiertherapycenters.com or call us today to learn how we can eliminate your 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. 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 movementsmaybecausing furtherdiscomfort,andcanhelpyou tostrengthen the surrounding muscles while improving range of motion, which together will likely alleviate some of the pain associated with your injury.

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Relieve Wrist Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing wrist pain.

Carrot Ginger Lime Soup

Relieves Wrist Pain

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Ingredients • 1 cup fresh carrot juice • Juice of 1 lime • 1-inch chunk ginger root, juiced

• 1/2 large avocado • 1/2 ear of fresh organic, non-GMO raw corn

Pinch Grip Pinch tip of finger and thumb together as shown. Hold for 5 seconds and repeat 8 times.

Directions Pour the carrot, lime, ginger juice in a blender and add the avocado. Blend until smooth.Pour inabowland top thesoupwith fresh rawcorn,shavedoff thecob.

Call 248.538.5165 (West Bloomfield) or 248.956.7640 (Commerce) to schedule your appointment today!

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Patient Success Spotlight

Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help? � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely � Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle If you know someone suffering with aches and pains, give the gift of health. Refer them to Premier Therapy Centers today. Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly to schedule an appointment.

“A warm and helpful environment!” “Rocky and Nora are great leaders and teachers. They have created a warm and helpful environment to help get you back to feeling great. They are excellent teachers, and it shows with their staff and flexibility to help. Awesome PT providers!” - Ben A.

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