The Hand to Shoulder Solution
Your new resource for hand, shoulder, and elbow pain. Together, we are giving pain the middle finger and gaining knowledge to live a better, pain-free life!
Discover what might be causing pain in your fingers, pain in your hand, pain in your wrist, pain in your arm, pain in your elbow, pain in your shoulder.
Learn about your body, arthritis, tendinitis, tennis elbow, fractures, golfer's elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Hosted by Carl Petitto, OT, CHT, and Certified Hand Therapist specializing in orthopedic conditions of the hand to shoulder. Also an expert in fabricating custom orthotics.
The Hand to Shoulder Solution
Latest Episodes
The Elbow Pad Fix That Makes Pain Angry
Elbow pads and straps can worsen tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow when they press on an inflamed bony anchor point. We break down the elbow anatomy behind epicondylitis and explain why brief, targeted treatment differs from all-day pressure.&nbs...
Stop Rotator Cuff Pain Fast
Shoulder pain has a way of sneaking into everything, lifting, driving, workouts, even grabbing a bag from the back seat. We get practical about why that happens by zooming in on the rotator cuff: four small muscles that have to keep the ball of...
Why A “Small” Finger Injury Can Escalate
We share quick, practical ways to tell when a wrist or finger injury is likely broken, and why guessing can cost you time and function. We also explain what drooping fingertips, misshapen joints, and sharp bone tenderness can mean, plus when to...
Simple Forearm, Wrist, And Hand Stretches That Actually Work
We walk through practical, therapist-tested stretches for forearm, wrist, thumb, and finger stiffness so you can regain motion without inflaming your joints. We also explain why stretching should feel like a controlled pull, not pain, and how a...