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.
Episodes
99 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...
When Elbow Sleeves Help And When They Hurt;
We break down why elbow sleeves can worsen common elbow pain and even trigger nerve symptoms instead of helping. We explain when compression is a bad idea, what warning signs to watch for, and why a proper assessment beats a quick brace fix.&nb...
How Mirror Therapy Rebuilds Hand Control After Immobilization Or Stroke
Your brain can lose movement clarity faster than most people realize, and that “clumsy” feeling after a cast, a long layoff, or a stroke is not just weakness. We dig into mirror therapy, a simple technique that uses visual feedback to help the ...
A Simple At-Home Routine For Stiff Fingers And Thumbs
Stiff fingers can make simple things feel impossible, from gripping a mug to texting with your thumb. We share a clear, gentle way to rebuild finger flexion and extension without turning your stretch routine into a daily battle with your own ti...
How To Protect Loose Wrists In Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Wrist pain with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can feel unfair: you’re trying to stay strong, but the joint keeps acting “loose” and unpredictable. We walk through what’s actually happening when ligaments are too flexible, why that creates wrist instab...
Post-Op Hand Therapy Timing Matters
Your surgery date isn’t the only date that matters. We’re joined by Carl Petito from Hand to Shoulder Solution, a hand therapist who works directly alongside orthopedic surgeons and orthopedic PAs, to share a quick but powerful recovery tip: sc...
Sagittal Band Injury Basics
Sagittal band injuries can make a knuckle tendon drift, flare up, and hurt more the more you “work it.” I break down what the sagittal band does, how repairs are protected, and simple cold techniques that can lower inflammation fast while you h...
Sagittal Band Injuries Explained And How To Get Motion Back
We break down why a sagittal band injury causes that painful tendon “pop” over the big knuckles and why getting movement back is the real win. We walk through a safe, step-by-step plan to restore range of motion after healing without re-rupturi...