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Frozen shoulder
I m suffering from frozen shoulder in left shoulder since months...can u please help...in my office I get more trouble...at home I am fine...
First of all, proper diagnosis is required mam to confirm whether it's frozen shoulder or periarthritis shoulder?..after that,u need to visit a physiotherapist for proper treatment...ELectrotherapy treatment is required for proper healing..After that, exercise therapy is required to achieve full range of motion...
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Avoid lifting heavy weight on affected side
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Frozen shoulder is a layman's term. In scientific literature it is known as adhesive capsulitis of shoulder.
It has 3 stages and each stage can last upto 6 months, if not treated properly with Physiotherapy.
5 important part of physiotherapy treatment in Frozen shoulder are as follows
1 Manual Therapy - To improve mobility of shoulder joint. This involves one on one manual therapy procedures with hands and belts.
2 Myofascial Release - This procedure works on muscles to improve the gliding ability of muscle tissues within the same muscles as well as between the adjoining muscles.
3 Pain management - Some pain inhibiting exercises are advised depending on available movement range. Heating pad / Cold pack is advised based on the findings of physical examination.
4 Active assisted exercises to improve the movement range.
5 Electrotherapy modalities like ultrasound laser is used to break the adhesions formed within the shoulder joint capsule in a pain-free way. IFT , TENS is for pain releif edema control, nerve pain management etc.
Overall situation needs atleast 30 sessions of Physiotherapy.
In clinic physiotherapy is more effective in this problem compared to home visit physiotherapy sessions
Next Steps
Here is a home exercises program for Frozen shoulder.
https://youtu.be/7_MsLxzIcN0
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Plan your session in a clinic where you can get individual attention for your session. One on one physiotherapy session will be most appropriate for you.
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Your shoulder pain could be due to your sitting posture in office.
You should check with your desk and chair height alignment. If you elevate your shoulder while placing your left hand on the desk for prolonged period then you may get pain on your shoulder.
How did you confirm its a frozen shoulder?
Next Steps
You should give hot water fomentation twice a day for 15-20 minutes.
You can use Volini gel or spray provided you are not allergic.
If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Without any traumatic reasons or prolong rest
Frozen shoulder is not common in this age..u may have other problems
For frozen shoulder problems exercise is ony way to recover fast.
Next Steps
consult orthopaedic surgeon go for MRI scan of Neck and shoulder .and near by physiotherapist..
do regularly exercise as prescribed by physiotherapist and take medicine as per orthopaedic surgeon advice
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You will need to perform range of motion ( within pain limit) exercises regularly.
This will help you to maintain your shoulder mobility.
Next Steps
Consulting a therapist to know correct exercises will be advisable.
Health Tips
exercises are helpful and must to prevent stiffness.
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