
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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 33 episodes
The Hand to Shoulder Solution
Latest Episodes
EP 33: How to Help Your Scars Heal Properly Without Making Them Worse
Let's talk about how to PROPERLY treat scars!Scar tissue maturation takes 1.5-2 years, with the first 8 months being most critical for proper treatment. Aggressive massaging of scars, especially on hands, can lead to hypersensitivity and...
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Ep 32: Golfer's Elbow - Understanding and treating Medial Epicondylitis and elbow pain
Ever felt a nagging pain on the inside of your elbow when gripping a coffee mug or lifting a grocery bag? That's likely golfer's elbow—and no, you don't need to be teeing off regularly to experience it. This misunderstood condition affects coun...
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Ep 31: Elbow Pain? The Anatomy and Treatment of Tennis Elbow with a Certified Hand Therapist
Got elbow pain? Watch this episode for quick and easy tips you can do at home to help ease joint pain.Tennis elbow affects the lateral epicondyle on the outside of the elbow, which serves as the anchor point for muscles controlling wrist...
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Ep 30: Elbow Nerve Pain: Understanding and Treating Cubital Tunnel Syndrome with a Hand Therapist
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome creates numbness in the pinky and ring finger when the ulnar nerve becomes compressed at the elbow. The condition differs from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which affects the thumb side of the hand, and requires specific treat...
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EP 29: Thumb pain demystified: Understanding Osteoarthritis and Practical Solutions for Arthritis
Osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb is one of the most common forms of arthritis, affecting a specialized saddle joint that allows extensive movement but is prone to wear and tear. We explore what happens anatomically when the joint begins ...
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