The Hand to Shoulder Solution

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 motor cortex remember how to coordinate muscles again, sometimes with surprisingly fast results.We share a powerful clinic moment with a stroke survivor who could not make a fist smoothly. After about five minutes working with a mirror, her hand began to open and close with far better control, and the emotional impact hit everyone in the room. From there, we break down what makes mirror therapy work, why you must keep your eyes on the reflection, and how small details like a watch or ring can tip your brain off and weaken the effect.You’ll learn how to build a basic mirror box at home, then follow clear drills for the upper extremity: fist timing, fingertip-to-thumb patterns, thumb to the base of the small finger, wrist motion, and forearm rotation. We also expand beyond hand therapy into shoulder and elbow retraining, using reach patterns and touch cues to rebuild confidence and range. Along the way, we connect it to neuroplasticity, the homunculus, and the idea of a “smudged” movement map that can be sharpened through focused practice.If you want practical stroke rehabilitation ideas, home exercises for hand recovery, or a smarter way to return after immobilization, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

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 tissues. Guided by Carl Petitto of the Hand to Shoulder Solution, we focus on what actually changes range of motion: good support, slow pressure, and repeatable holds that your joints and soft tissue can tolerate.Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

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 instability, and how certain training habits quietly make it worse. If you’ve ever wondered why a heavy bag, knuckle push-ups, or even pushing up from a chair can light up your wrist, this conversation connects the dots in plain language.Carl gets specific about mechanics and movement choices. We talk about when open-hand weight bearing may be slightly better, how to “dose” push-ups so you are not hammering the joint with nonstop reps, and why extreme wrist ranges are a bad trade for hypermobility. You’ll also hear practical cues for pressing in the gym, including keeping a neutral wrist and pushing through the heel of the palm to reduce hyperextension and help prevent impaction issues often called gymnast wrist.Strength work is still on the table, but the target is muscle control and stability, not end-range stretch. Carl also share a simple athletic tape or kinesiology tape wrap that can add stability and confidence during workouts, plus a warm-up “don’t” that surprises a lot of people: skipping wrist rolling circles.If this helps you train with less pain and more control, subscribe, share it with a friend managing hypermobility, and leave a quick review so more people can find these wrist stability strategies.Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

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: schedule your post-operative hand therapy at the same time you schedule your surgery. It’s a simple planning move that can reduce stress and protect your results, especially after hand and wrist procedures.Carl walks us through what happens behind the scenes in an orthopedic office once a surgery is booked: the surgeon’s order, the procedure details (like scaphoid repair), and how a therapist uses best-practice timelines to decide whether you should be seen four to five days after surgery, one week after, or two weeks after. The goal is not speed for speed’s sake, but the right timing for tissue healing and safe progress.We also dig into why this timing matters for real-life outcomes. When therapy starts late, excessive stiffness can set in, swelling can become harder to resolve, and pain can ramp up. Early hand therapy focuses on optimal healing, safe range of motion, clear wound care education, and often a custom orthosis that replaces a bulky dressing and helps you feel better right away.If you’re planning hand surgery, wrist surgery, or post-op rehab, this is your reminder to treat scheduling as part of the treatment plan. Subscribe, share this with someone facing surgery, and leave a review with your best post-op recovery question.Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

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 heal. • what the sagittal band is and why it keeps the extensor tendon centered • common causes of sagittal band rupture including spontaneous tears and trauma • a real surgical case with glass in the joint and what the joint capsule does • early post-op rehab expectations even with sutures still in place • the splinting progression from forearm-based protection to relative motion orthosis • cold running water for 10 to 20 seconds until deeply cold • ice cube and paper-cup ice methods with minimal pressure • why frequent motion and self-massage can increase inflammation Like and subscribe to the channel. Thank you for sharing this on social media with anyone who might benefit from such information. CarlPetito.com, check it out. Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

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-rupturing the ligament or creating more finger stiffness. • what the sagittal band is and how it keeps the extensor tendon centered • why the tendon snaps into a trough with a tear and how inflammation builds • common causes including trauma and arthritis-related wear • why you need clinician clearance before pushing range of motion • the progression from flat fist to MCP bending to full fist • gentle stretching with light pull and active holds at end range • why all fingers move together due to interconnected extensor tendons • how often to practice and why frequency beats intensity • using cold to settle soreness and reduce irritation Please like and subscribe to the channel. Check out my website, carlpetito.com.Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show! 

The elbow plays a critical role in daily movements and needs proper care to maintain optimal function and prevent injury.• Three joints in the elbow allow for bending and turning palms up/down• The ulnar nerve runs through the inside of the elbow and causes that "funny bone" sensation• Never rest on the inside part of your elbow to avoid cubital tunnel syndrome• Muscles that control hand and wrist movements anchor at specific points on the elbow• Squeezing exercises with proper tools (not balls) can strengthen grip and condition tendons• Use a hammer for rotational exercises to work pronating and supinating muscles• Perform wrist curls with your forearm supported on your thigh for proper form• Bicep strengthening helps with pulling motions essential for daily activities• Tricep exercises like the Arnold press benefit both elbow and shoulder health• Allow for proper recovery between workouts as "more is not always better"Share your questions and experiences in the comments, and I'll provide personalized information to help with your specific situation.Support the showWork with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.comSUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFSHello and welcome to the show, The Hand to Shoulder Solution, with me, Carl Petitto. If you are experiencing pain in your arms and hands, this is your resource. Subscribe, listen, and share to help us 'give pain the middle finger for good'! This is a resource to help you mitigate pain at home and become more educated on what to ask your doctors and therapists. No medical advice will be given, and you should always see your medical professional for any questions. Thank you, and welcome to the show!