| There are a number of causes for pain in the arms | | | | Chiropractic Individual joint adjustment will be |
| and hands. When pain is associated with neck and | | | | necessary. |
| shoulder blade stiffness, and there is a pins and | | | | Homeopathy Treatment will be constitutional, but |
| needles sensation in part of the arm, the pain may | | | | specific remedies may include Rhus tox. 6c and |
| be "referred" from the neck or midback. Specific pain | | | | Bryonia 6c. |
| in the shoulder, elbow, or joints of the hand may be | | | | Massage Ruta grav, cream, rolfing and shiatsu will all |
| due to arthritis, especially if accompanied by swelling | | | | encourage healing, relieve pain, and aid mobility. |
| and reddened skin. | | | | Osteopathy Useful in early and chronic ,stages for |
| Frozen Shoulder | | | | reducing inflammation, and maintaining shoulder joint |
| Frozen shoulder is characterized by pain and | | | | Âmobility, and trunk and spinal mechanics. |
| restriction in the shoulder. Pain is worse when lifting | | | | Tennis Elbow |
| the arm sideways, putting on or removing clothing, | | | | Symptoms include pain and tenderness on the |
| and lying on the affected arm. | | | | outside of the elbow, accompanied by restricted |
| Treatment | | | | movement. |
| Treatment should be given early, before stiffness | | | | Treatment |
| develops. Light gentle exercise, within the limits of | | | | Acupressure This will encourage healing annl relieve |
| pain, will improve general long-term mobility. | | | | symptoms. |
| Herbal Medicine Castor-oil packs are very useful. | | | | Hydrotherapy Alternate hot and cold compresses |
| Tens | | | | Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for: |
| Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation will | | | | Acupuncture Treatment will be aimed at the same |
| encourage the body's own natural painÂkillers. | | | | points as acupressure. |
| Hydrotherapy | | | | Homeopathy Constitutional treatment is essential |
| Hot and cold compresses should be alternated. | | | | specific remedies include Arnica 6c, Rhus tox. 6c and |
| Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for: | | | | Ruta gray. 6c. |
| Acupuncture Treatment will address the same points | | | | Osteopathy Treatment will include soft tissue |
| as for acupressure and is performed on the shoulder | | | | reintegration, as well as correction of the mechanics |
| itself. It can help relieve pain and promote mobility of | | | | locally, and of the arm in relation to the shoulder and |
| the shoulder joint. | | | | trunk. |
| Acupressure This can relieve symptoms. | | | | Myotherapy Massage of trigger points will generally |
| Aromatherapy Essential oils of rosemary and pine | | | | be undertaken. |
| may be used in the bath, in a vaporizer, or for a light | | | | Read out for home remedies. |
| massage of the affected area. | | | | |