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How to Cure Frozen Shoulder Naturally and Medically Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis , is a painful condition where the shoulder joint becomes stiff and movement is restricted. It usually develops gradually and can last for months or even years if not managed properly. The good news is that with early treatment, exercises, and medical care , frozen shoulder can be cured effectively. 🔹 What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition in which the shoulder capsule (connective tissue around the joint) thickens and tightens, leading to pain and limited movement. It typically progresses through three stages : Freezing Stage – Pain gradually increases, movement becomes limited. Frozen Stage – Pain may reduce, but stiffness and restricted motion worsen. Thawing Stage – Shoulder slowly regains movement. 🔹 Causes & Risk Factors Diabetes (most common risk factor) Shoulder injury or surgery Prolonged immobilization (e.g., after fracture...

🩺 Case Scenario: Frozen Shoulder Post-Mastectomy (Left Shoulder) in a 48-Year-Old Woman 📌 Patient Profile Name: Mrs. A. (initials only) Age: 48 years Gender: Female Occupation: Homemaker Medical History: Left breast mastectomy (8 months ago) with axillary lymph node removal, mild lymphedema Lifestyle: Active before surgery, but restricted movement since mastectomy 📌 Presenting Complaint Mrs. A. complains of: Severe stiffness in left shoulder developing gradually after surgery Pain in the shoulder during overhead reaching, grooming, and cooking Difficulty wearing blouses/dresses due to restricted abduction Pain level: 7/10 on VAS during movement , 4/10 at rest 📌 Clinical Examination 🔹 Inspection Surgical scar on the chest wall (well-healed) Mild lymphedema of left upper limb Guarded posture (holding arm close to chest) 🔹 Palpation Tightness over pectoralis major and anterior capsule Mild tenderness around the deltoid...

🩺 Case Scenario: Frozen Shoulder in a 50-Year-Old Office Worker – Right Shoulder (Non- Diabetic) 📌 Patient Profile Name: Mr. R. (initials only) Age: 50 years Gender: Male Occupation: Office worker (sedentary, 8–9 hours daily typing/computer work) Medical History: No trauma, non-diabetic, no previous surgeries Lifestyle: Sedentary, occasional mild back pain 📌 Presenting Complaint Mr. R. reports: Gradual stiffness in the right shoulder for 4 months Pain mainly at night, affecting sleep Difficulty performing daily tasks: Reaching overhead Picking files from high shelves Dressing (wearing jackets/shirts) Pain level: 6/10 on VAS during movement, 3/10 at rest . 📌 Clinical Examination 🔹 Inspection Slight shoulder droop on affected side No visible swelling or deformity Protective posture observed (holding arm close to body) 🔹 Palpation Tenderness over anterior and superior shoulder capsule Mild muscle tightness in deltoid and...

🩺 Case Scenario: Frozen Shoulder in a 45-Year-Old Teacher – Stages & Physiotherapy Plan 📌 Patient Profile Name: Mrs. S. (initials used for privacy) Age: 45 years Gender: Female Occupation: High school teacher Medical History: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for 5 years (controlled on oral hypoglycemics), no prior trauma, no history of surgeries. Lifestyle: Sedentary, spends most of her day writing on the board and grading papers. 📌 Presenting Complaint Mrs. S. visited the outpatient physiotherapy clinic with complaints of: Gradual onset of right shoulder pain for the past 3 months. Increasing stiffness , making it difficult to perform overhead activities. Night pain that disturbs her sleep. Difficulty performing daily tasks such as: Combing hair Wearing a sari/shalwar kameez (dressing) Reaching overhead to pick books from the cupboard On the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) , she rates pain as 7/10 during movement and 4/10 at rest . ...