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