1. What are the signs and symptoms of frozen shoulder?
The signs and symptoms of frozen shoulder are
- Shoulder pain
- Stiffness of shoulder joint
- Limitation of range of movement of the shoulder joint
2. Are there any risk factors for frozen shoulder?
Risk factors for this condition include old age, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson's disease, thyroid disorders, female gender, weak immune system, immobility due to injury, stroke and recovery from surgery.
3. What are the medications used for frozen shoulder?
The medications used for frozen shoulder include
- Aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen for pain relief
- Corticosteroid injection locally into the shoulder joint
4. Are there any home remedies for frozen shoulder?
Yes, there are home remedies for frozen shoulder like
- Applying ice on shoulder
- Pain killers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen
- Physiotherapy
5. Whom should i consult for frozen shoulder?
Orthopaedic surgeons should be consulted for frozen shoulder. A physiotherapist can be consulted further for exercises to help speed up the recovery.