What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. It typically develops gradually and progresses through three stages: freezing, frozen, and thawing.
What is the main cause of frozen shoulder?
Can frozen shoulder be cured?
Treatment for frozen shoulder involves range-of-motion exercises. Sometimes treatment involves corticosteroids and numbing medications injected into the joint. Rarely, arthroscopic surgery is needed to loosen the joint capsule so that it can move more freely.
- Pendulum stretch. Do this exercise first.
- Towel stretch. Hold one end of a three-foot-long towel behind your back and grab the opposite end with your other hand.
- Finger walk.
- Cross-body reach.
- Armpit stretch. …
- Outward rotation. …
- Inward rotation.
As you keep your arm and shoulder immobile, the capsule that encases the joint thickens and tightens. On the other hand, if you perform gentle exercises as prescribed by your doctor or therapist, you can improve your shoulder’s strength and range of motion.
Capsular release is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). This is a condition that develops when the capsule of connective tissues surrounding the shoulder thickens and tightens, causing pain and restricted movement.
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