There are numerous reasons why someone may experience shoulder pain, and the severity can range from the temporary discomfort of a pulled muscle to the agonizing bone-on-bone friction of arthritis. The type of pain you feel in your shoulder can vary, depending on what is causing it. Pain from tendon impingement, for example, typically occurs as you raise your arm up, but stops before the arm is raised completely skyward. Pain resulting from a degenerated shoulder may create persistent aches every time you move your arm in certain directions. Acute injuries can result in sudden and intense pains that make it impossible for you to move your shoulder at all.

Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and acupuncture are natural, easy, and comfortable ways to find relief for shoulder pain, without the need for harmful drugs or invasive surgery. Our practitioners have treated several conditions resulting in shoulder pain, with patients finding improvement and relief after just a few short sessions.

Our physical therapists, occupational therapists, & acupuncturists are movement experts, trained to pinpoint the cause of your pain through a variety of diagnostic techniques. Once we have established the cause of your shoulder pain, we can create a specialized combination of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and acupuncture methods to manage and relieve your pain. These may include exercises, which have proven to ease the pain of osteoarthritis and reduce the stiffness of a frozen shoulder. They may also include more specialized techniques, such as ice and heat therapies, ergonomics, or athletic training. Strengthening programs may also be implemented to rehabilitate injured muscles or help stabilize a shoulder that is prone to dislocation.

Don’t let your shoulder pain limit your physical abilities any longer! Vineyard Complementary Medicine will get you the help you need to start living your normal life once again. Contact Vineyard Complementary Medicine to schedule your appointment and get started on your path toward pain relief.

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Common causes for elbow pain

Elbow pain is a common condition that can be caused by various factors, from overuse to injury to medical conditions. Here are some of the most common reasons for elbow pain:

• Elbow Sprain / Strain: This occurs when the ligaments, muscles, or tendons in the elbow are overstretched or torn due to unexpected overstretching of the tissues. It can cause swelling, pain, and difficulty moving the elbow.
• Little Leaguer’s Elbow: A common overuse injury experienced in adolescent baseball/softball. The effects of repetitive overhand throwing cause the inner elbow growth plate to become inflamed, resulting in pain while throwing or immediately after.
• Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain: The ligaments on the inner side of your elbow are stretched or torn due to a throwing motion. It is a common injury in baseball players.
• Tendinopathy: This diagnosis describes any problem with a tendon, including disease, injury, or disorder. The most common types of injuries to a tendon include tendonitis and tendinosis.
• Tennis elbow: This occurs due to inflammation in the tendons of the outer elbow (lateral epicondyle). It is commonly associated with tasks that involve gripping, lifting, or twisting the forearm, such as holding a tennis racket, paintbrush, or hammer.
• Golfer’s elbow: It is similar to tennis elbow, except the pain is on the inside of the elbow due to the overuse of muscles that flex the wrist and fingers.
• Arthritis: This is a condition in which the joint becomes inflamed, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis can all affect the elbow joint.
• Nerve injuries: Several nerves run through the elbow to the forearm and hand, and nerve injuries can result from traction and compression due to forceful, repetitive stresses on the elbow joint.
• Bursitis: This is a condition in which the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac near the elbow joint, becomes inflamed and swollen. It can be caused by repetitive pressure or a direct blow to the elbow. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and limited range of motion.
• Elbow fractures (Olecranon): Falls are the most common causes of upper extremity fractures, including elbow fractures, resulting in stiffness, weakness, and persistent pain.

At Vineyard Complementary Medicine, our patient-centered approach aims to improve pain and restore mobility, strength, and overall function of your elbow.

Common causes of hand pain

Discomfort in your hand can significantly impact your daily life, making even simple tasks challenging. Everyday activities like typing, lifting, or gripping objects can become increasingly difficult, limiting your productivity and independence.

Hand pain has numerous potential causes, and a thorough evaluation is necessary to determine the specific cause of your symptoms.

Here are some of the most common causes of hand pain:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: This condition occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm to the hand, becomes compressed as it passes through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. This can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers and may be exacerbated by typing or repetitive hand movements.
• Arthritis: Arthritis is a general term used to describe inflammation of the joints and can occur in any joint in the body, including the hands. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most common types of arthritis that affect the hands and can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the fingers and wrists.
• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis: This condition occurs when the tendons that control the movement of the thumb become inflamed and irritated. This can cause pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist and may be exacerbated by activities that involve gripping or twisting.
• Trigger Finger: This condition occurs when a tendon in the finger becomes inflamed and swollen, causing the finger to become stuck in a bent position. This can cause pain and stiffness in the affected finger.

A comprehensive evaluation by our Vineyard Complementary Medicine physical therapists, occupational therapists, or acupuncturists can help determine the underlying cause of your hand pain.