Frozen Shoulder Treatment

What is Frozen Shoulder? (फ्रोज़न शोल्डर)

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition where the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, causing progressive pain and a significant loss of movement.

Common Causes

• Prolonged shoulder immobilisation (e.g. after injury)
• Diabetes and certain metabolic conditions
• Unknown/idiopathic in many cases
• Following surgery or trauma

Symptoms to Watch For

• Gradually worsening shoulder stiffness
• Pain that disturbs sleep, especially lying on the affected side
• Difficulty reaching overhead or behind the back
• Significant loss of shoulder rotation

How We Diagnose It

We assess active and passive shoulder range of motion across all planes to confirm capsular involvement and stage the condition (freezing, frozen, or thawing phase).

Our Treatment Approach

Depending on severity, treatment for frozen shoulder typically draws on:

Expected Recovery Timeline

Frozen shoulder typically resolves over several months to a year; consistent therapy meaningfully shortens the painful phase and improves final range of motion.

Self-Care Tips

• Perform gentle range-of-motion exercises daily, as guided
• Apply heat before stretching
• Avoid complete immobilisation of the shoulder
• Be patient — recovery is gradual but progressive

These are general self-care suggestions and are not a substitute for a personalised assessment. Please consult us before starting any new exercise if your symptoms are severe.

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