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WE CAN HELP FROZEN SHOULDERS!

It’s not uncommon for our clinic to see patients struggling with chronic shoulder pain. Often, we find that these patients are having to sacrifice their quality of life and have finally gotten fed up. There are many different factors that attribute to chronic shoulder pain, including a common condition known as frozen shoulder. Dealing with shoulder pain can make completing daily tasks nearly impossible without treatment. Physical therapy can help relieve (or even eliminate) your problem! If you’re experiencing shoulder pain, contact our office today. Our physical therapists will be able to do a full assessment, figure out if the source of your pain is frozen shoulder, and help you get on the road to recovery. What Is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, or “adhesive capsulitis” is a condition caused by inactivity that occurs after injury or alongside another shoulder problem. When scar tissue forms after a period of physical inactivity, the shoulder can become stiff or inflamed. Most people struggling with frozen shoulders complain of pain, discomfort when moving or using the affected joint, or even a total loss of movement in that shoulder.

Exactly what causes frozen shoulder remains somewhat of a mystery condition to many doctors and physical therapists, but a

few possible causes are as follows: • Results from a surgery or injury.

• Underlying conditions such as bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, a rotator cuff tear, or any other condition causing a person to cease shoulder movement • Immobilization of the arm, such as in a sling, after surgery or fracture Overall, having a limited range of motion can cause you to develop a frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulders can also be the result of remaining bedridden, unable to get up and move around for a long time. Most physical therapists recommend that patients with frozen shoulders rest often in between physical therapy appointments to avoid developing scar tissue in the shoulder. On the chance that scar tissue does develop, the muscles surrounding the shoulder may eventually freeze up as well. If you are interested in coming back to physical therapy, or have any questions about how direct access works, our physical therapists would be more than happy to meet with you for a consultation to discuss how they can help. Call us today to talk to an expert about how we can help you recover!

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