Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is commonly seen in women between the ages of 40 and 50. When suffering from frozen shoulder, the shoulder joint capsule tissue will become thickened and adhered, making the joint and surrounding muscles stiff and difficult to move, just like getting frozen, causing chronic pain, range of motion reduction and thus making it difficult to complete some activities of daily life.
Cause
The actual cause and mechanism are unknown
May be induced by trauma or strain
High-Risk Individuals
Female
Around 50 years old
Diabetic patients
Patients with thyroid problems
People who have suffered shoulder injuries
Stages & Symptoms
Stage One: Gradual Freezing stage
Pain is the main symptom, in which is exacerbated when sleeping on your side and puts pressure on the affected shoulder, often affecting sleep quality. The range of motion begins to gradually decrease. The initial stage usually lasts about three to five months.
Stage 2: Frozen stage
The pain sensation decreases, but the shoulder becomes increasingly stiff and the range of motion decreases significantly, making activities difficult and affecting daily life. This condition can last from four to twelve months.
Phase Three: Thawing stage
The thawing period can last for about 6 months to more than a year. At this time, the patient's pain and shoulder joint stiffness will gradually ease. At this time, the patient can speed up the improvement of joint amplitude with appropriate treatment and exercise, and generally, the shoulder joint can be restored. activity function.
Treatments
Acupuncture: Relaxes deep rotator cuff muscles
Sports therapy: increase range of motion
Manual therapy: relieves joint stiffness
Focused Shockwave: reduce adhesions
Electromagnetic field therapy: induces muscle activation
Ultrasound: reduce inflammatory
Possible consequences of not treating early
Slow down recovery progress
Unable to restore original activity range
The above content is for reference only. Readers should consult relevant medical personnel, as timely and effective treatment can only be achieved through detailed examination and diagnosis.
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