Your elbow and wrist are paying for the links above them.
Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, wrist pain, and tingling in the hand are often driven from above. When the shoulder, rib cage, thoracic spine, or cervical spine stiffen, the elbow and wrist do more than their share, and nerves on their way to the hand can become irritated. We correct the whole arm and the spine that powers it.
The symptoms
- Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow
- Wrist pain with gripping, typing, or lifting
- Numbness or tingling in the hand or fingers
- Weak grip or dropping things
- Pain that flares with sports, tools, or the keyboard
The hidden causes
- Stiff shoulder, thoracic spine, or rib cage
- Nerve irritation starting in the neck
- Forward head and rounded shoulder posture
- Repetitive gripping and typing habits
- Weak shoulder-blade and forearm control
Our plan
- Assessment from the neck and upper back to the fingertips
- Hands-on correction of the neck, upper back, shoulder, elbow, and wrist
- Nerve mobility work where needed
- Grip, forearm, and shoulder-blade strengthening
- A home program and tune-up plan so it doesn't come back
The principleGive the elbow and wrist a strong, mobile shoulder and spine to work from, and they stop taking the beating.
Above and below elbow, wrist & hand.
Your body moves as one connected chain, from the ankle and foot to the cervical spine. Red marks the link that usually ends up working too hard; blue marks the links we most often find stiff.
Often stiff
Often stiff
Often stiff
See a doctor first if you have:
- Sudden weakness in the hand or arm
- Numbness that is spreading or constant
- A visible deformity after a fall
- A hot, red, swollen joint with fever
- Arm pain with chest pain or shortness of breath
For a medical emergency, call 911.
Do you do internal pelvic floor work?
No. We do not perform any internal pelvic floor work. The pelvis reacts to dysfunction around it, as well as stress and life in general. In our experience, correcting the hips, spine, and the rest of the chain allows the pelvic floor to settle and heal without internal work for many of our patients, in our experience. If we ever feel another type of care would serve you better, we'll tell you and help you find it.
Do you treat pelvic pain during or after pregnancy?
Yes. Pregnancy and childbirth change how the pelvis, hips, and spine move. We provide hands-on care and exercise to restore balance, and we're happy to coordinate with your physician.
What is the SI joint?
The sacroiliac (SI) joints connect your spine to your pelvis. When the hips or spine around them stiffen, they can be forced to work too hard or move unevenly, which often causes pain near the back of the pelvis or in the buttock.
Will I need to keep coming back?
Not forever. Once the chain is corrected and your body knows what normal feels like, most people simply come in for occasional check-ups and tune-ups to catch small problems early.
Do I need a referral?
Call us at 817-479-7168 and we'll walk you through what your insurance and situation require.
What are you
waiting for?
We offer a free consultation for anyone who would like to know how Movement Correction Therapy may help them with their persistent pain.
817-479-7168