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Frozen Shoulder

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Conditions

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, or ‘adhesive capsulitis’, is a condition where the shoulder joint becomes stiff, painful, and limited in movement. It develops when the connective tissue around the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and thickens, which leads to the formation of adhesions (scar tissue) that restrict movement. It typically has three stages:

  • Freezing stage: Increasing pain and gradual loss of motion.
  • Frozen stage: Less pain but stiffness is severe, making shoulder movement challenging.
  • Thawing stage: Range of motion slowly improves as the adhesions decrease.
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How Can We Help?

An osteopath can support frozen shoulder recovery with techniques designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and address underlying causes of stiffness:

  • Gentle Manipulations: Using techniques to release muscle tension and improve mobility around the shoulder joint.
  • Soft Tissue Work: Helping to reduce inflammation and tension in the muscles around the shoulder, improving blood flow to the area.
  • Stretching and Range-of-Motion Exercises: Guided exercises to gradually increase range of motion.
  • Addressing Postural Imbalances: Working on spine and neck, which often impacts shoulder function.

Though full recovery can take months, osteopathy can support progress through all stages of frozen shoulder, helping to speed up recovery and improve overall function.

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