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.
It is essential to grasp the three distinct stages to aid in recovery. This interactive chart demonstrates the common inverse relationship between active pain and joint stiffness. Explore the chart points or click on the stage buttons to learn more about each stage's impact.
Duration: 2 to 9 months
Pain is experienced with any shoulder movement, leading to a decrease in range of motion.
Duration: 4 to 12 months
Discomfort may decrease as you progress through this phase, but your shoulder will also start to feel tighter and moving it may become more challenging.
Duration: 5 to 24 months
Improvement in the range of motion in your shoulder is noticed, with strength returning gradually.
Frozen shoulder usually develops slowly and in three stages. The exact cause is unknown, but certain factors may increase your risk. [Image of shoulder anatomy diagram]
Choose the factors that pertain to you in order to understand their connection to the occurrence of Frozen Shoulder.
The majority of frozen shoulder treatments focus on managing shoulder pain and maintaining optimal range of motion. Here is a user-friendly guide to popular physical therapy exercises.
Please consult a doctor before beginning any exercise regimen. Prior to exercising, warm up your shoulder with a heat pad for 10-15 minutes.
If exercises aren't enough:
Select an exercise from the list to view instructions.