Question: I will be 45 very soon. I had pain on the tip of my right shoulder for the past few months which restricted me from doing pull-ups. But suddenly last month my shoulder movement is restricted and is painful. I regularly consume mineral drops. Can this condition arise due to overdose of minerals? Kindly suggest a quick heal remedy as I have to travel abroad for work in the month of September, can you suggest some quick fix and some stretching physical exercise to relieve frozen shoulders?
Answer: Frozen shoulder as the name suggest is freezing of the movement of the shoulder joint.
Symptoms Of Frozen Shoulder
Pain in one or both shoulders, difficulty in the movement of shoulder for daily activities like wearing a shirt, brushing teeth etc.
Causes Of Frozen Shoulder
There is no precise cause for frozen shoulder but factors seen contributing the capsullitis are, trauma, auto immune system fault, diabetes etc.
Frozen Shoulder Physical Therapy Exercises
Physiotherapy is of much value to treat frozen shoulder. Simple exercise of rotating the hand, as you do while bowling in cricket, for at least 10 to 15 times in a day will make the mobility simpler.
Clasp your hand behind your back while standing upright and pull them away from your body while lifting them up. Hold for 5 seconds. Do it at least thrice at a time. Read about shoulder massaging techniques
During the initial phase there will be more pain while exercising but do not stop it as it will restrict the range of movement.
Short wave diathermy from a physiotherapist is also helpful in treating the condition.
Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Massage can also help to relive your symptoms. Coconut oil massage can help in frozen shoulder. It will increase the blood flow in the shoulder joint.
Acupressure and acupuncture are other alternative methods to treat frozen shoulder.
Investigation advised is. X-ray of shoulder joint. And some time MRI of shoulder joint may be needed.
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Shoulder problems require a detailed assessment, they can be very difficult to diagnose because the whole mechanism is so intricate. It is also common for pain found in the shoulder to actually be related to a problem with the neck. Physiotherapy treatments such as massage, thermotherapy with warm or cold temperature packs, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation can be used to treat shoulder pain.
I have been having shoulder pain, with more acute in the left shoulder with discomfort in movement and mild in the right shoulder. It is diagnosed as PA shoulder. I am put on SWD for 10 days with anti-inflammatory pills for a week. What are the do’s and don’ts? I would like to preserve the movements of the hands. I am willing to continue with my routine exercise, but I have stopped for the past one week, with the apprehension that i should not pursue exercise when the inflammation and pain is there. Please guide regarding the exercise, if I can do any frozen shoulder exercises, even if there is pain or are there some prescribed exercise for PA shoulder and I should do those only?