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How one man reclaimed his life from pain with the help of Emilia Bourland, The Concierge Therapist.

By master clinician, educator, author, and mobile Occupational Therapist Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM

Have you ever gone into the doctor complaining of shoulder pain? If you have, then you probably know how hard it can be to get anyone to really listen. Tell me if this story sounds familiar…

Jim was in his early forties. He’d had shoulder pain since an injury in high school. He’d seen the doctor, been told to rest, ice it, and take pain killers as needed. He’d been to physical therapy a couple of times, but he was always so busy it was hard to take half the day off for an appointment. Until recently, he’d been able to deal with the nagging little pain. He was still going to the gym, rough-housing with his kids, and playing the occasional pick-up game. But then, the pain got worse. He wasn’t just missing out on sports and play time. He was having trouble sleeping. He was uncomfortable working at the computer for too long. He worried he might need surgery.

Jim went back to the doctor, was told again to ice and “let it rest” and that he was just “getting older.” He felt totally brushed off. He was frustrated, worried, and beginning to feel like no one cared (his wife definitely seemed sick of hearing about it!). That’s when a friend suggested he talk to me.

See, I’m a mobile occupational therapist. That means it’s my job to help people do what they need and want to do- no matter what the underlying problem is. It also means that I work with clients in the place (or places) where the problem is occurring. It’s more than just incredibly convenient! It’s also much more effective than treating someone in a clinic.

And the best part for Jim? It just so happens that treating shoulder pain and injury is one of my specialties. If Jim sounds at all like someone YOU know… Here are three methods I used with Jim to FINALLY solve his shoulder problem.

If Jim’s story sounds familiar, here are your NEXT STEPS:

OPTION 1 Get a free PDF with PRACTICAL, ACTIONABLE tips on dealing with shoulder, arm, and hand pain. HINT: If you don’t have much time, this report is GEARED TOWARDS busy people! How to get it?

• Call (or TEXT 24/7) 469-998-1245

• Hate talking on the phone? I hear you. Download your free report today. theconciergetherapist.com/no-time-for-pain. No human interaction required!

OPTION 2 BOOK YOUR FREE VISIT NOW*All initial visits are virtual during COVID-19. I care about you and your family’s safety!

• Call or TEXT 469-998-1245 to schedule now, OR go online to TheConciergeTherapist.com/free-virtual-visit.

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SLEEPING POSITION. If you’re going to heal, you have to sleep. If you’re going to sleep, you’ve got to be comfortable. So, I trained Jim in ways to modify his sleeping position to prevent further injury, and get a good night’s rest.

TASK AND ENVIRONMENT ADAPTATION. No, I’m not talking Darwin. The way you move is affected by the things you are doing and the place you are doing them. If your body, your task, and your environment are not a good fit, the result is pain and injury. I worked with Jim to analyze his movement and performance during tasks. I also looked deeply at his environment to see what worked well and what was causing problems. Making small adjustments to both helped him to prevent further injury and promote healthy movement.

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IMPORTANT: There is NO COST or obligation to purchase anything. You DO NOT need insurance approval or a doctor’s referral.

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THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE. You knew this one. Your environment and your activities have to be addressed to promote long-term healing and prevent new injury, but we can’t ignore your body! When we’re talking about your shoulder, muscle weakness and imbalance is a major source of pain.

After an in-depth assessment of Jim’s shoulder muscles, joints (yes, joints with an “S”!) and connective tissues, I gave him a customized exercise program to bring balance back to his shoulder. (What should you know about therapeutic exercise for the shoulder? Send me an e-mail at emilia.bourland@aipctherapy.com for BONUS TIPS on what a therapist should NEVER DO with your shoulder, or ask a specific question about YOU.)

See, Jim needed more than run-of-the-mill exercise in a clinic to make his pain go away. He needed comprehensive problem solving and a customized plan based around HIM, HIS NEEDS, and HIS LIFE. The fact that he got all of that, WITHOUT EVER having to set foot in a waiting room..? Talk about the cherry on top!