Frozen shoulder is clinically known as adhesive capsulitis.It is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. Frozen Shoulder often develops gradually, progressing through three stages: freezing, frozen, and thawing.

1. Frozen shoulder is gradually progressing over the time it means that if not treated on time it can lead to severe pain and decrease in the shoulder range.
2. In a frozen shoulder the tendons & ligaments get thick or inflamed in the shoulder joint.
3. Over the period of time patients complain of decrease in shoulder range of motion like not being able to lift the arm completely or not able to lift somethings which are above their head.
4. Symptoms of Frozen Shoulder include : Severe pain in shoulder joint while lifting the arm, not able to sleep on the affected side of the shoulder.
5. Usually people who have frozen shoulders also has postural issues like their body posture is not normal, the patient will have a forward neck posture & rounded shoulders.
6. How Diabetes is connected to Frozen Shoulder : There is a high occurrence of frozen shoulder in diabetic patients, 10 to 22 percent of individuals with diabetes suffer from Frozen Shoulder.
7. Frozen Shoulder treatment should be started as early as possible to avoid further damage to the shoulder joint. That is physiotherapy treatment for frozen shoulder.
8. After a careful assessment the physiotherapist will focus on how to reduce the shoulder joint pain & increase the range of motion with the help of strength training and mobilizations.
9. At Cura Advanced Physiotherapy Centers & Home Care Services our expert physiotherapist takes an in depth assessment and help you to understand the root cause of your shoulder joint pain. Then according to the severity of frozen shoulder we form a personalized exercise protocol for you.
10. The best way to get relief from frozen shoulder pain is to consult a physiotherapist and start the exercises as soon as possible.

Recovery from frozen shoulder can be gradual, often taking several months. However, with the right physiotherapy treatment approach and diligent adherence to physiotherapy exercises, many individuals experience significant improvement in symptoms and function.

Preventative measures such as maintaining good posture, avoiding repetitive overhead movements, and regular stretching can help reduce the risk of developing frozen shoulder in the future.

Dr.Dhammick Shinde PT FRCPT

Dr.Dhammick Shinde PT is Founder & Managing Director of Cura Advanced Physiotherapy. He is Certified Dry Needling Therapy & Mannual Therapy. He also holds a Fellowship Certification on Radiology Course for Physiotherapists. He also has expertise in Stroke Rehabilitation 

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