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Arm and Hand Pain
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Forearm and hand
pain can be referred pain from the neck. Another
condition called radicular pain could also be
the culprit. Tears in the outer, harder part of
the disc allows seepage of the inner disc fluid.
If this fluid escapes the disc and contacts the
large nerve attaching to the spinal cord, forearm
and hand pain can occur. Numbness is often present
also. Generally, the larger the tear, the farther
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on specific exercises to remove pressure and irritation
on these nerves. Often this can be accomplished
with home exercises. Occasionally, specialized
therapist techniques or utilization of specialized
equipment such as Traction is required. Once the
disc has stabilized, re-education of weakened
muscles of the spine utilizing the EWC-40 and
strengthening of the supporting muscles of the
neck is essential for pain reduction and avoiding
re-injury. |
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Physical therapy
focused on restoring normal disc dynamics coupled
with isolated neck strengthening has been proven
effective in treating neck pain. This approach
has been shown to be superior over other treatments
in reducing pain and returning patients to there
normal work and recreational activities. |
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