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Shoulders, Elbows, Wrist & Hand Pain

Arm Pain

Shoulder or Arm Pain

A rib subluxation is a rib that is misaligned and causes chest pain.  It is a very common injury that happens when a set of ribs are partly out of place or disconnected. A sudden pull of the arm to the back of the body can bring about a subluxated rib. It can also occur after coughing or sneezing, improper sleeping positions, or lifting heavy objects. Pregnant women are prone to rib misalignment due to the baby’s positioning.  

The types of rib subluxation depend on the part of the rib that is subluxated. The body has 12 ribs on both sides of the chest.  Ten of the ribs have two connecting joints.  The 11th and 12th ribs do not have joints and are “floating ribs.”

Causes of Arm Pain

 Fractures like scaphoid often cause swelling around the area.  The scaphoid is a fracture of a small bone between your thumb and wrist. Poor posture can also cause arm pain.  When there is a shift of position, it causes a muscle tension in the shoulder and neck causing pain in the arm.

For example, many people come to our office complaining of shoulder pain. They are surprised when they realize that the pain is actually coming from their neck and that their shoulder is perfectly fine.

Many times this is after they’ve been treating their own shoulder or taking pain medication for their shoulder for an extended amount of time without seeing any positive effects.

Often patients have had surgery or have gone through an extended period of physical therapy without a decrease in pain or function. In order to understand how this could be you need to understand how the body works.

  1.  Bursitis and tendinitis
  2.  Frozen shoulder also called “adhesive capsulitis”
  3.  Calcific tendinitis a condition of calcium deposits within a tendon
  4.  Shoulder instability or dislocation
  5.  Arthritis
  6.  Biceps tendon rupture
  7.  Referred pain from internal organs
  1.  Shoulder pain that is felt for a few days
  2.  Inability to carry objects or lift your arm
  3.  Fracture that causes joint malformation
  4.   Inflammation of joint or bruising
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Elbow Pain

Elbow pain is caused by an injury to the tendons and muscles linking the forearm muscles to the elbow joint.  The forearm muscles include the ulna and radius. Any movement that involves the elbow joint, like tooth brushing, lifting objects and the like worsens the pain.

People who work at the computer aggravate the ulnar nerve pain.  Also, sleeping in a position that places pressure on your elbow can bring about pinching the ulnar nerve.

A sharp burning pain at the center of the elbow is the most common symptom. You may also feel a weakness in the area and you may unintentionally drop things.

Children are more likely to have elbow injuries because their bones are very soft.  Fortunately, children’s injury usually heals faster.

If you or your children experience pain from unexpected pain from an impact, fall or twist in your elbow, it is very important to have it evaluated as soon as possible.

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Arm Pain

Arm pain should not be disregarded.  It is a warning signal of a severe condition in the body. Positions that always strain muscles are likely to result in arm pain like the carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow.

Causes of Arm Pain

 Fractures like scaphoid often cause swelling around the area.  The scaphoid is a fracture of a small bone between your thumb and wrist. Poor posture can also cause arm pain.  When there is a shift of position, it causes a muscle tension in the shoulder and neck causing pain in the arm.

Arm Pain

Arm pain should not be disregarded.  It is a warning signal of a severe condition in the body. Positions that always strain muscles are likely to result in arm pain like the carpal tunnel syndrome, lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow.

Causes of Arm Pain

 Fractures like scaphoid often cause swelling around the area.  The scaphoid is a fracture of a small bone between your thumb and wrist. Poor posture can also cause arm pain.  When there is a shift of position, it causes a muscle tension in the shoulder and neck causing pain in the arm.

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Hand & Wrist Pain

Work and hobbies that make use of your hand may cause you to develop chronic pain.  Hand pain can lead to other health issues and side effects. Chiropractic care may be able to help ease the pain and bring back the normal range of motion in your hands.

Cause of hand & wrist pain

Hand pain can often result from a misalignment in the neck or back, as the nerves controlling the arms, fingers, and hands originate from the spinal cord. A slipped disc in the spine can compress these nerves, causing pain in the hands. Chiropractic care can realign the spine, reduce swelling in the wrists and hands, and improve range of motion by alleviating stiffness and tension.

Wrist pain is commonly caused by sprains, fractures, repetitive stress injuries, arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome. Given the variety of possible causes, it’s essential for a chiropractor to identify the root issue. This allows them to treat the cause rather than just the symptoms. Research continues to highlight the benefits of chiropractic care for wrist and arm pain.

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