Frozen Shoulder
Contact UsWhat Is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects the shoulder joint, causing pain and stiffness. It’s also known as adhesive capsulitis. The condition typically progresses slowly, and can take months or even years to resolve. People may experience pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint, which can make it difficult to move the arm. The condition can affect people of all ages, but is most common in people over the age of 40.
What Causes Frozen Shoulder?
The exact cause is not fully understood, but there are several factors that may contribute to the condition. Some of the common causes of frozen shoulder include:
- Injury: A shoulder injury or surgery can lead to inflammation and scar tissue formation, which can contribute to the development of frozen shoulder.
- Immobilization: Prolonged immobilization of the shoulder joint, such as wearing a shoulder sling for an extended period, can cause the shoulder capsule to thicken and tighten, leading to frozen shoulder.
- Medical conditions: People with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, or heart disease, may be at increased risk of developing frozen shoulder.
- Age and gender: Frozen shoulder is more common in women and people over the age of 40.
- Other factors: Other factors that may contribute to frozen shoulder include autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, and prolonged use of corticosteroid medications.
How We Take Care Of Your Frozen Shoulder?
Balancia’s approach to caring for a frozen shoulder involves a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan tailored to each individual’s needs. Our goal is to alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall shoulder function. Here’s how we address frozen shoulder:
- Individualized Assessment: Our experienced healthcare professionals conduct a thorough assessment to understand the specific symptoms and limitations of each patient’s frozen shoulder.
- Customized Treatment Plan: Based on the assessment findings, we develop a personalized treatment plan that may include a combination of therapies to address pain, stiffness, and mobility issues.
- Physical Therapy: We utilize targeted physical therapy exercises and techniques to improve shoulder mobility, strengthen supporting muscles, and reduce stiffness.
- Pain Management: We offer various pain management strategies, including medication management and non-invasive therapies, to alleviate discomfort associated with frozen shoulder.
- Modalities: We provide modalities such as heat and cold therapy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and promote tissue healing.
- Manual Therapy: Our skilled therapists perform manual techniques, including joint mobilizations and soft tissue mobilizations, to restore shoulder range of motion and flexibility.
- Patient Education: We empower patients with information about their condition and teach self-management techniques, including home exercises and ergonomic modifications, to optimize recovery.
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