The Hand to Shoulder Solution

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 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 show [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS] Work with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.com SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS Hello 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!

About Petitto Defense

Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS] Work with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.com SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS Hello 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!

Quick Tips: how to schedule your post-op therapy?

Support the show [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS] Work with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.com SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS Hello 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!

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 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 show [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS] Work with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.com SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS Hello 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!

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: 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 show [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS] Work with Carl! Check out the website - www.carlpetitto.com SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/BM23TS2LDQVFS Hello 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!