What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is a clear case of the body not working properly. It affects your mobility, preventing you from doing everyday activities, and is often very painful. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, it is a condition that leads to pain and stiffness of the shoulder. It is estimated that as many as 1 in 20 people in the UK will suffer from it in their lifetime. Frozen shoulder is most common in people aged between 40 and 60 years of age.
Symptoms
Frozen shoulder symptoms typically get progressively worse over a number of months or years. The pain can be severe for the first two to nine months, followed by increasing loss of function. Having a frozen shoulder can affect everyday activities, and in really severe cases you may not be able to move your arm at all.
What causes Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder occurs when the flexible tissue surrounding the shoulder joint inflames and thickens. This leads to pain, stiffness, inflammation and a loss of movement. A number of things can increase the risk of developing a frozen shoulder. These include a previous shoulder injury or shoulder surgery, poor posture or repetitive movements. Also diabetes, and other health conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
Treating Frozen Shoulder
Chiropractic can be a highly effective therapy for frozen shoulder. Our chiropractors see a lot of cases of frozen shoulder in a wide variety of people, from young athletes to the elderly. It can happen to anyone, at any time. Often, it is a long-term issue, so it is recommended that you see one of our specialists so they can examine your shoulder and neck, and discuss what is best for you.
Common symptoms
- Pain in your shoulder
- Stiffness
- Restricted movement
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