Frozen shoulder involves pain and stiffness with a reduced range of shoulder movement. The capsule around the joint becomes tight. Difficulty reaching overhead, dressing or reaching behind your back can affect everyday life.
Why does it happen?
Sometimes there is no clear cause. It can also follow injury or a period when the shoulder moves less, and is associated with conditions such as diabetes. Shoulder pain has several possible causes, so do not diagnose it from stiffness alone.
The stages described in the article
- Freezing: increasing pain and restricted movement. The Thai article gives a broad range of two to nine months.
- Frozen: stiffness becomes the main difficulty; the article gives four to twelve months.
- Thawing: movement gradually improves; the article gives five to twenty-four months.
These ranges are examples, not a timetable for everyone. Avoid forceful stretching or painful manipulation and follow the plan recommended by your treating clinician.
If you are considering complementary care, explain your diagnosis, treatment and current limits before booking. Ask about services and prices or contact the clinic. Massage is not a guaranteed cure for frozen shoulder.
