Integrated Solutions for Shoulder, Elbow, and Wrist Pain

Are you experiencing pain and weakness in your arm? Is it difficult to lift and hold things you use in your daily routine? Several factors could potentially be the cause, including tendinitis or arthritis. Regardless, ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic is here to help!

Whether your pain results from an injury or repetitive stress, it’s often the result of underlying trauma or inflammation of the tendons, cartilage, or nerves in the arm. Your pain can be so severe that doing normal activities of daily living seems impossible. While the pain may feel serious, it’s entirely curable.

Call our clinic today to make an appointment. With guidance from our team of physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, you can find solutions to your pain and get back to living the life you enjoy.

What Is Causing My Pain?

Shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain are often the result of workplace injuries and repetitive stress injuries. While it is sometimes possible to take action to prevent an injury from developing, it is crucial to recognize when an injury develops and to get help.

Shoulder Pain

Limited shoulder movement due to pain, stiffness, or weakness can affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities (eating, dressing, personal hygiene) and work responsibilities. Factors such as heavy lifting, repetitive movements (especially in awkward positions), and vibrations influence the severity of symptoms and disability. The most common causes of shoulder pain and disability are:

Rotator cuff disorders
Joint disorders
Arthritis and bone spurs

Referred neck pain
Bursitis and tendinitis

Elbow Pain

Overuse injuries often cause elbow pain. Many sports, hobbies, and jobs require repetitive movements, leading to overuse. The leading causes of elbow pain and dysfunction are:

Tennis and Golfer’s elbow (i.e., tendinitis)
Ligament sprains

Arthritis
Broken or dislocated elbow

Wrist Pain

Wrist pain is most common in people participating in physically demanding activities, such as manual labor and jobs that require computer use or repetitive movements. The leading causes of wrist pain are:

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Arthritis

Wrist tendinitis
Repetitive motion syndrome

What Do My Symptoms Mean?

Aching or stiffness around the front or the side of the shoulder is often due to a tendon/rotator cuff injury. In comparison, pain in the back of the shoulder is likely coming from the joint itself. Clarifying the location of your pain will help us figure out the source of your pain and the appropriate plan to resolve it.

The inner and outer aspect of the elbow is commonly thought to be where most people experience tendon or ligament injuries. Typically, the pain will be sharp at the junction of the tendon and bone but may also move toward the forearm when the injury is tendon-related or caused by inflammation.

A decreased range of motion is often associated with arthritis. Still, weakness or clumsiness when gripping or holding onto things can indicate deeper problems and may indicate a more severe condition. The more dysfunction and disability you’re experiencing, the more your conditions warrant seeking help sooner rather than later.

Ignoring your pain or waiting too long to be seen can worsen the problem and eliminate simple solutions.

Multidisciplinary Treatment for Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist Pain

At ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, we offer several treatments for shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain, including the following:

Massage therapy
Chiropractic joint adjustments
Acupuncture

Exercise instruction
Education
Specialty techniques like KT taping and joint splinting

We’ll assess your particular condition to identify the contributing factors and create a personalized treatment program that effectively addresses them, helping you reduce pain and restore function.

Contact Our Clinic Today

Addressing your pain early on is the best way to prevent an issue from becoming more debilitating. Physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage therapy all offer unique benefits to help you address the injury or underlying condition causing your symptoms.

Schedule an appointment with us to get started on managing your pain and restoring proper strength and functionality to your shoulders, elbows, and wrists.

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Five Tips to Prevent Pickleball Injuries

Pickleball is fun, fast-paced, and easy for people of all abilities to pick up–but it still comes with its risk of injuries. Here are five ways to make sure you stay on the court:

Incorporate exercises to strengthen the muscles used in pickleball, especially your core, legs, and shoulders. This enhances your stability and reduces strain during pickleball’s quick movements.
Work on perfecting your pickleball technique to avoid unnecessary stress on your joints, especially when swinging or pivoting.
Before a match, warm up properly with light cardio, such as brisk walking or jogging, followed by dynamic stretches to loosen muscles and improve blood flow to get you ready to play.
Get plenty of rest and drink plenty of water! Following these basic rules helps you avoid dehydration and fatigue, both of which contribute to injury risk.
Wear court-specific shoes with good traction and lateral support to prevent slips and ankle injuries.

Remember, the ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic team is always here to help with injury prevention through postural assessments, personalized exercise programs, and more!

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Nerve Glides: Simple Exercises to Ease Nerve Discomfort

If your elbow, wrist, or hand pain stems from a nerve disorder (like carpal tunnel or cubital tunnel syndromes), you might benefit from nerve glide exercises. These simple mobilization techniques stretch the nerves and encourage them to follow the natural movement of your joint.

Your arm contains three major nerves, and the ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic team has a nerve mobilization exercise for each. Try them out at home–but stop if you feel any pain.

And if you want to learn more about nerve gliding exercises, schedule an appointment with us today!

Median Nerve Glide

Stand up straight and place one arm by your side, the palm facing up. Slowly bend your wrist back so your fingers move toward the floor, and you feel a stretch in the front of your wrist and palm.

Next, tilt your head away from your arm. Imagine your arm, neck, and head forming a diagonal line.

Hold for a few seconds before returning to the starting position and repeating on the other side.

Ulnar Nerve Glide

Stand up straight and hold your arm so that it forms a 90-degree angle with your palm turned away from your body. Turn your head to look at the back of your hand.

Next, bend your wrist so your fingers point toward your face. Then, slowly move your hand and head so that you can touch your palm to the side of your face.

Repeat the movement a few times, then move to the other side.

Radial Nerve Guide

Stand straight with your arm at your side, palm facing to the back. Bend your wrist so your palm faces the ceiling.

Holding your hand in that position with your arm straight, raise the arm until you feel a pull in your arm. How high you can go will vary from person to person.

Tilt your head away from your arm, then toward your arm, moving slowly.

Repeat a few times, then move to the other side.

3 Reasons to Dive into Spring Cleaning

1. A clean home benefits your immune system.

Mold, dust, and pet dander can build up in your home during the winter months when there is less air circulation. A thorough spring cleaning helps to air out your home, preventing respiratory problems.

2. It is a simple way to become more active.

Cleaning can be a real workout! Spring cleaning can help you get active by sweeping the floors, scrubbing tile, and moving furniture. Exercise has many advantages, including stress reduction and improved heart health.

3. It helps with concentration and mood.

Studies have shown that people who clean their homes are more productive, have better moods, and are more likely to be happy. The cleanliness of the house also has a significant impact on mental health.

This is especially important now that so many of us work from home!

Spring cleaning is a great way to improve your mental and physical health–so what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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