Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Over time, it can become very difficult to move. It most typically affects people aged between 40 and 60, and is more commonly found in women.
We are an expert chiropractic and osteopathic clinic and provide specialist treatment for frozen shoulder and related conditions, including neck and back pain. You can book a Free 30-Minute Initial Consultation with our expert practitioners, made quick and easy through our online booking system.
Frozen shoulder occurs when the smooth tissue of the shoulder capsule, which links the upper arm to the shoulder blade, thickens and becomes stiff and tight. Thick bands of tissue called adhesions develop, and there can be less synovial fluid – which is meant to lubricate the joint – in the capsule.
The inflamed joint capsule can make it difficult to move the shoulder and cause severe pain. An assessment with an experienced physical therapist is typically required to provide an accurate diagnosis and set out a treatment plan.
We treat a wide range of conditions which are muscle and joint related, or which have their roots in musculoskeletal issues.
If you’d like to discuss whether we can help in your particular case, feel free to contact us or book a free 30-minute consultation
We treat a wide range of conditions which are muscle and joint related, or which have their roots in musculoskeletal issues.
If you’d like to discuss whether we can help in your particular case, feel free to contact us or book a Free 30-Minute Consultation.
Frozen shoulder typically comes in three stages. Most patients notice issues in the initial stage, but it can take three years to fully treat and return to full use.
These stages are:
Freezing stage: which typically is the most painful but the patient has a greater range of movement.
Frozen stage: when pain will generally reduce but movement is at its most limited.
Thawing Stage: this normally takes six months and can last as long as two years, and is when the shoulder starts to loosen up, pain lowers, and movement returns.
If you have any questions regarding our treatments, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Common symptoms for frozen shoulder are pain in the shoulder region and restricted movement. They can be different for every person, but typically include:
If you suspect you have frozen shoulder, book a Free 30-Minute Consultation. We will be happy to provide you with a professional diagnosis and start helping you towards a pain-free life.
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What causes frozen shoulder is not distinctly understood, but there are several diseases that might make you more at risk.
This includes diabetes, with diabetic patients much more likely to suffer from the issue. They also tend to have a greater degree of stiffness and it can take longer to loosen the shoulder.
People with other other diseases, such as having an under or over-active thyroid, Parkinson’s disease, and heart disease, also report frozen shoulder issues more frequently.
Finally, a long period of immobilisation, such as following surgery or a fracture, can lead to frozen shoulder.
Research has shown people with diabetes are up to twice as likely to suffer from frozen shoulder.
Poorly managed diabetes, with consistently high blood sugars, can cause muscular and skeletal problems, including frozen shoulder.
Contact us if you have any questions regarding diabetes and frozen shoulder treatments.
Physical therapy techniques such as chiropractic and osteopathy are ideal for treating frozen shoulder. This is because, unlike simply using painkillers, they reduce both pain and inflammation by increasing range of motion and helping to loosen the shoulder.
They are also less aggressive than other treatments, such as surgery or steroid injections, and physical therapy techniques have the added bonus of stretching and strengthening your shoulder. The therapies can also prevent moving from the freezing stage to the frozen stage, resulting in a much more effective treatment.
We regularly treat frozen shoulder using proven physical therapy techniques, and can help you every step of the way.
You can book an appointment quickly and easily using our online system. New patients can also receive a Free 30-Minute Consultation. Our Portchester clinic is easily accessible from the M27 J11/12 and is in convenient reach of Fareham, Drayton, Knowle, Widley, Port Solent and the Portsmouth area.
We are registered with the General Chiropractic Council and General Osteopathic Council, and are proud of having successfully treated frozen shoulder patients in Porchester.
You will receive a professional diagnosis and bespoke treatment plan, thanks to our specialist practitioners, who will complete a thorough examination at your first appointment. Our friendly staff are here to help, so if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
NHS factsheet page on frozen shoulder
OrthInfo research on frozen shoulder, with graphics to explain further
Mayo Clinic frozen shoulder page
BUPA frozen shoulder information, with videos outlining frozen shoulder issues and treatments
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The information on this page was last reviewed in January 2023 by Warren Dickinson, Chiropractor.
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