Ruby Q. was a regular Neuromuscular Therapy patient in my metro-west Boston clinic for stress-related muscle pain in her neck and shoulders. Upper body tension is often the cause of pain in the forearm and hand when there is repetitive stress. (E.Pascarelli, MD) The connection between upper body tension and hand and arm pain is […]
Active Isolated Stretching lengthens and loosens overused muscles so the blood can bring in nutrients, oxygen and healing cells and take away the waste products and chemicals that cause pain. Think of yourself as an athlete with your arms and follow the practice of pre-event stretching. Your muscles need blood to work! Hold your arm […]
When you have pain in your arms and hands, it can be frightening. Knowledge is power. The more you know about your body the less anxious you will be. The more you understand where the pain is coming from, the more confident you will be talking to medical professionals. There are a lot of muscles in […]
Accompanying all poorly understood chronic pain conditions is a considerable amount of anxiety. Thinking catastrophically about what might happen to you is normal. Knowledge is power and action produces results. Learn all you can about your muscles and what you can do to help yourself. Then take action. Learn to treat your own muscles. It can […]
Computer users, chefs, musicians and people who work with their hands are often diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) when the injury is more likely Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Overuse without proper self-care makes them victims of a chronic debilitating injury that can be hard to treat if it isn’t caught and properly treated early. […]
Neuromuscular Therapy treatment for Repetitive Stress/Strain Injuries (RSI) and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) in my Metro-West Boston clinic involves the following: Deep sustained gentle pressure on painful forearm points. “Milking” and flushing soft tissues to remove waste products and bring healing cells, nutrients and oxygen. Evaluation and treatment of specific entrapment points in the […]
A 30 year old guy came into my Neuromuscular Therapy clinic near Boston because his arm and hand pain was having a significant negative effect on his work, his marriage, and his musical pursuits. His life was going to change for the worse unless he found a way to stop his symptoms. He said he […]