17 Dec Finding it hard to lift your arm up to get cup off the shelf because of shoulder pain

Perhaps you are struggling to even comb your hair and dress yourself because of shoulder pain
Been experiencing shoulder pain on and off for years now

If you answered yes to any of the above statements, you are possibly at risk of the shoulder pain becoming a Frozen Shoulder. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint.

These are the 3 Phases of a Frozen Shoulder :
Freezing Phase: Gradual onset of shoulder pain at rest with sharp pain at extremes of motion, and pain at night with sleep interruption which may last anywhere from 2-9 months.
Frozen Phase: Pain starts to subside, progressive loss of shoulder movement. Pain is apparent only at extremes of movement. This phase may occur at around 4 months and last til about 12 months.
Thawing Phase: Spontaneous, progressive improvement in functional range of motion which can last anywhere from 5 to 24 months.
Despite this, some studies suggest that it’s a self limiting condition, and may last up to three year. Though other studies have shown that up to 40% of patients may have persistent symptoms and restriction of movement beyond three years. It is estimated that 15% may have persistent pain and long term disability. 

Studies have shown that once a painful shoulder enters the Frozen Phase, the only treatment is to wait for the Frozen Shoulder to slowly progress to the Thawing Phase where it will eventually resolve itself. The average time frame is 2 years when a Frozen Shoulder frees up and movement in the shoulder returns. Prevention is the BEST CURE for Frozen Shoulders. So don’t put up with a painful shoulder any longer, seek professional advise from an Expert Physiotherapist. Ring My Favourite Physio on (02) 9790 4233 to book an appointment with one of our Expert Physiotherapists today. Let us help you overcome that shoulder pain before it’s too late!

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