{"id":45978,"date":"2024-11-03T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=45978"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:01:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:31:23","slug":"frozen-shoulder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat Frozen Shoulder: Expert Tips for Quick Relief and Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you almost find it impossible to move your shoulder without pain? Maybe you suffer from a <\/span>frozen shoulder, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also known as adhesive capsulitis. This can cause your arm to stiffen and become difficult to move. This might be considered a hindrance that interferes with your daily activities, from lifting something to even brushing your hair. This condition occurs in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK482162\/?utm_source=perplexity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the population, with women four times more at risk than men, and most often, the non-dominant shoulder is affected. Let&#8217;s discuss this condition in-depth<\/span><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> its stages, and the best treatment methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Frozen_Shoulder_Symptoms\" >Frozen Shoulder Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Causes_of_Frozen_Shoulder\" >Causes of Frozen Shoulder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Frozen_Shoulder_Stages\" >Frozen Shoulder Stages<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Freezing_Stage\" >Freezing Stage:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Frozen_Stage\" >Frozen Stage:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Thawing_Stage\" >Thawing Stage:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Treatment_of_Frozen_Shoulder\" >Treatment of Frozen Shoulder<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Physiotherapy\" >Physiotherapy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Pain_relief_medications\" >Pain relief medications:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Corticosteroid_injection\" >Corticosteroid injection:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Shoulder_Surgery\" >Shoulder Surgery:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Frozen_Shoulder_Exercises\" >Frozen Shoulder Exercises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Pendulum_swings\" >Pendulum swings:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Towel_stretch\" >Towel stretch:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Cross-arm_stretch\" >Cross-arm stretch:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#How_to_Cure_Frozen_Shoulder_Quickly\" >How to Cure Frozen Shoulder Quickly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#When_to_See_a_Doctor\" >When to See a Doctor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/frozen-shoulder-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Frozen_Shoulder\"><\/span><strong>What is a Frozen Shoulder?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen shoulder is an inflammatory condition of the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint by forming scar tissues <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(scar-like adhesions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This causes the shoulder joint to be stiff, thus restricting t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he range of motion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frozen_Shoulder_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Frozen Shoulder Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pain and stiffness may begin slowly but worsen if left untreated. You will have trouble sleeping on the side where you have adhesive capsulitis<\/span><b>, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and things like reaching for something on a high shelf or putting on a jacket become almost impossible. The primary <\/span>frozen shoulder symptoms <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenderness that worsens at night or by movement\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stiffness in the shoulder joint<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tendency to have a problem <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lifting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the arm over the head <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or reaching <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">behind the back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Characterised by a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduced <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">range of motion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Frozen_Shoulder\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Frozen Shoulder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually it has no cause; however, several factors predispose individuals to such a condition. The most common <\/span>frozen shoulder causes <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Injury or surgery: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an individual injures his shoulder or undergoes surgery, he may experience a frozen shoulder since he cannot use the affected part while recovering.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Age<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This condition often results in people aged 40 to 60.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: People who have diabetes, heart conditions, or thyroid disorders are often<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at high risk of being a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ffected by this disease.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Immobility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You&#8217;re likely to be affected if you stay immobile for a long time, such as after a fracture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frozen_Shoulder_Stages\"><\/span><strong>Frozen Shoulder Stages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Frozen shoulder<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> progresses through three major stages. The stages can run for some months; without the proper care, the condition may take over a year to heal. Here are the <\/span>frozen shoulder stages:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Freezing_Stage\"><\/span><b>Freezing Stage:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the starting point of pain. In this stage, your shoulder gets stiff, making moving difficult. You might feel a sharp sensation that cuts through at night. It usually lasts around 6 to 9 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frozen_Stage\"><\/span><b>Frozen Stage: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pain may have decreased, but you feel stiff. In some cases, you may not be able to move your shoulder. The usual habitual activities, such as dressing or driving, become difficult. This stage can last from 4 to 12 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thawing_Stage\"><\/span><b>Thawing Stage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this last stage, the stiffness slowly starts to disappear, and one can see the movement of the shoulder again. It can take as long as 6 months to 2 years for full recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_of_Frozen_Shoulder\"><\/span><strong>Treatment of Frozen Shoulder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While adhesive capsulitis could be very painful and limiting in several ways, some treatments are available to recover a little sooner. Its treatments usually involve a combination of exercises, medications, and medical procedures. Among the standard <\/span>frozen shoulder treatments <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physiotherapy\"><\/span><b>Physiotherapy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/world-physical-therapy-day-why-is-physical-therapy-important-for-your-body\/\">physical therapist<\/a> will increase your shoulder range of motion through frozen shoulder exercises performed with you. These exercises will gradually help stretch your joint and strengthen muscles around the joint.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pain_relief_medications\"><\/span><b>Pain relief medications:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, or in severe cases, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stronger prescription <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medicines, can provide the patient with specific relief from the pain and inflammation caused by a frozen shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corticosteroid_injection\"><\/span><b>Corticosteroid injection:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor might sometimes recommend injecting corticosteroids into your shoulder joint to control inflammation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It can help reduce inflammation thereby lowering<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the pain and stiffness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shoulder_Surgery\"><\/span><b>Shoulder Surgery: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If therapy or medication does not help your <\/span>frozen shoulder, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the surgeon might decide to operate your shoulder surgically. The surgeon removes the scar tissue that is causing the stiffness. This is usually done as a last resort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frozen_Shoulder_Exercises\"><\/span><strong>Frozen Shoulder Exercises<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic stretching and strength training are necessary to cure this condition. The following exercises can reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/stiffness-in-body\/\">stiffness<\/a> and improve shoulder flexibility:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pendulum_swings\"><\/span><b>Pendulum swings:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should stand and lean forward a little bit, allowing your affected arm to hang. Afterwards, gently swing it around in small circles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Towel_stretch\"><\/span><b>Towel stretch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the towel behind you with both arms. Then, pull the towel upwards with your unaffected arm to stretch the shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cross-arm_stretch\"><\/span><b>Cross-arm stretch: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach your unaffected arm across your body and pull your affected arm toward it, feeling the stretch in the shoulder. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do these exercises each day; always consult with your doctor or therapist first to ensure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that these exercises are suitable for you and you are okay to continue with them<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cure_Frozen_Shoulder_Quickly\"><\/span><strong>How to Cure Frozen Shoulder Quickly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know <\/span>how to cure a frozen shoulder quickly<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the truth is that adhesive capsulitis takes time to heal. However, early treatment can prevent it from getting worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some actions that will help accelerate your recovery:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early physical therapy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not delay your exercises. In other words, do not delay until you regain your range of motion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Heat therapy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying heat to the shoulder joint before stretching loose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ns the area and makes movements <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continuity with exercise:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Healing and recovery do require continuity. Even if it hurts, continue your exercises since they will pay off in the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_See_a_Doctor\"><\/span><strong>When to See a Doctor?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should see your docto<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">r for<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a proper diagnosis if you suspect a <\/span>frozen shoulder<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Your doctor will examine you through a physical exam and probably order some image tests, including an X-ray or MRI, only to rule out other conditions. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, your doctor might refer you to a specialist if your condition is severe and standard treatments are ineffective; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The specialist could be an<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> orthopaedic surgeon or a rheumatologist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with a frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis can be frustrating because it takes time to recover. However, the right combination of <\/span>frozen shoulder treatment, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercises, and medical care can bring you back to mobility and make the pain manageable. In any case, early intervention is critical. If symptoms of this condition start appearing, do not wait too long to seek help. Early treatment shortens the healing time and allows you to return to your normal activities and routine. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there\u2019s no instant cure, being patient and consistent with your treatment plan will bring you closer to a full recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you almost find it impossible to move your shoulder without pain? Maybe you suffer from a frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis. This can cause your arm to stiffen and become difficult to move. 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