Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist
Shoulder Pain Relief In Hutchinson, Kansas
The shoulder is arguably the most versatile joint in the human body, providing a tremendous amount of flexibility and range of motion – which also makes it one of the most vulnerable to injury.
There are a wide range of conditions that can cause shoulder pain. One of the most common is a rotator cuff injury (the four tendons that connect the shoulder muscle to the bone), which can occur due to tendonitis, bursitis, or a tear. Anyone who reaches overhead repeatedly – such as a baseball pitcher, a tennis player, or a painter – is most likely to sustain a rotator cuff injury, although a fall or car accident can also cause a rotator cuff tear or strain.
Of course, a pinched nerve or a frozen or dislocated shoulder can also cause severe pain – not to mention that the cartilage around the shoulder can degenerate with age, causing discomfort and a limited range of motion.
At Hutch Physical Therapy & Wellness, Dr. Terry Goss will evaluate your shoulder injury and use various modalities to treat the specific condition. These treatments may include:
- Exercises consisting of active and passive range of motion
- Ultrasound and electrical stimulation
- Joint mobilization
- Hands-on manual and massage therapy
Elbow and Wrist Conditions Therapy
Many different issues can cause pain in the elbow and wrist such as:
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Sprains
- Wrist fracture
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at the wrist)
- Cubital tunnel syndrome (nerve compression at the elbow)
At Hutch Physical Therapy & Wellness, we treat elbow and wrist pain by first evaluating the source of the pain and then using therapeutic techniques that focus on restoring your range of motion. These include stretching and flexibility maneuvers followed by exercises designed to build strength so that once your course of treatment is complete, you can maintain an active and pain-free life.
If you need physical therapy for a shoulder, elbow, or wrist injury or condition, call Hutch Physical Therapy & Wellness in Hutchinson, Kansas for an appointment at (620) 669-9190 or you can request one online.
