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Frozen shoulder (also referred to as adhesive capsulitis) is a condition often diagnosed when someone experiences ongoing shoulder stiffness and pain that lasts at least several weeks at a time. It\u2019s most likely to develop when inflammation increases around the shoulder due to shoulder immobility or problems stretching and flexing the shoulder normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This commonly occurs when\u00a0someone is\u00a0recovering from an injury. Frozen shoulder sometimes occurs when someone is wearing a sling or cast, healing from surgery, suffering from arthritis or experiencing a limited range of motion for another reason, such as a result of a\u00a0sedentary lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most people develop frozen shoulder in stages and experience persistent muscle or\u00a0joint pain, along with stiffness, for several months or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not uncommon for frozen shoulder to last for up to a year if left untreated, which can make it hard to exercise, sleep normally and go about other normal life activities pain-free. Usually, the longer shoulder pain persists, the more limited mobility becomes. This only tends to make frozen shoulder pain worse in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early treatment of frozen shoulder using targeted shoulder exercises, stretches and natural anti-inflammatory applications can help control symptoms and prevent worsening stiffness. Harvard Medical School calls shoulder stretching exercises \u201cthe cornerstone of treating frozen shoulder.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Older people, and those with other medical conditions related to high levels of\u00a0inflammation\u00a0(like\u00a0diabetes or thyroid problems), are more likely to experience\u00a0frozen shoulder, so controlling these conditions through a healthy lifestyle also helps lower the risk for injury and complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frozen Shoulder Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common symptoms of frozen shoulder include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The majority frozen shoulder cases typically develop gradually, with symptoms becoming worse over several weeks or months. Doctors usually categorize frozen shoulder progression into three to four stages, each one which typically lasting 1 to 3 months and causing different levels of pain and stiffness. The symptoms\u00a0of frozen shoulder depends on which stage they are in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The frozen Stage is characterized by a stiff\u00a0shoulder, but it\u2019s no longer painful at rest. The thickness and scarring of the shoulder capsule limits range of motion and causes pain during stretching or reaching.\u00a0During the final thawing stage, range of motion in the shoulder can improve, but pain might still come and go, especially at night or when putting pressure on the shoulder socket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n