Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) involves stiffness and pain progressing through stages over 1-3 years. More common in women, diabetics, and after injury/surgery.
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) involves stiffness and pain progressing through stages over 1-3 years. More common in women, diabetics, and after injury/surgery.
Gradual shoulder pain, progressive stiffness, eventual "frozen" phase with severe motion loss, recovery (thaw) phase slowly returns motion.
Suspected frozen shoulder benefits from early diagnosis and treatment. Injections, aggressive PT, sometimes manipulation under anesthesia.
Gentle range of motion exercises, heat before stretching, physical therapy, patience (condition runs its course), don't stop moving even if painful.
Turmeric for inflammation. Boswellia. Devil's Claw. Arnica topically. Capsaicin cream. Magnesium. Blood sugar control (diabetes is risk factor). Physical therapy is cornerstone.
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