Whether you’re tightening bolts, wielding a wrench, or polishing a restored classic, your arms are your most valuable tools. But long hours in the garage can take a serious toll on your muscles and joints — especially if you’re not paying attention to posture or movement mechanics. If you’ve started to feel stiffness, tingling, or pain in your elbows, wrists, or shoulders, it might be time to consider arm physical therapy.
These injuries aren’t just a nuisance — they can sideline your passion, slow down your work, and even lead to chronic problems that make turning a wrench feel like lifting a tire iron. Fortunately, just like you tune up an engine, your body can be recalibrated, repaired, and restored with the right care.
The Hidden Wear and Tear Mechanics Face
People think of car work as mechanical, but it’s deeply physical. Every repetitive motion — twisting, gripping, hammering, sanding — builds microstrain in your muscles and tendons. Over time, this wear adds up, especially in the arms.
In the shop, the most common overuse injuries include:
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Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): Pain on the outside of the elbow caused











