FROZEN SHOULDER TREATMENT IN IPOH

 

FROZEN SHOULDER

DEFINITION

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one to three years.

 

CAUSES

The bones, ligaments and tendons that make up your shoulder joint are encased in a capsule of connective tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs when this capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, restricting its movement.

 

Doctors aren't sure why this happens to some people, although it's more likely to occur in people who have diabetes or those who recently had to immobilize their shoulder for a long period, such as after surgery or an arm fracture.

 

SYMPTOMS

Freezing stage:

·         You develop a pain (sometimes severe) in your shoulder any time you move it.

·         It slowly gets worse over time and may hurt more at night.

·         This can last anywhere from 6 to 9 months.

·         You’re limited in how far you can move your shoulder.

 

Frozen stage:

·         Your pain might get better but your stiffness gets worse.

·         Moving your shoulder becomes more difficult and it becomes harder to get through daily activities.

·         This stage can last 4-12 months.

 

Thawing stage:

·         Your range of motion starts to go back to normal.

·         This can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.

 

TREATMENT CENTRE AND INFORMATION

Physiotherapy session and exercise can help to treat frozen shoulder for faster recovery. Wong Medical Centre provide both services for frozen shoulder patient. In addition, we also provide traditional therapy using acupuncture as part of our treatments. For further information or for appointment you may come at 14/16, Jalan Lapangan Siber 1, Bandar Cyber, 31350 Ipoh, Negeri Perak. You can also contact us at 05-3114022/0124520077.