What Is Frozen Shoulder?
Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen Shoulder, known in the medical community as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that leads to a painful loss of range of motion in the shoulder joint. It causes persistent shoulder pain, inflammation and stiffness in the connective tissue of the shoulder.
Frozen shoulder causes the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint to contract and form scar tissue, which causes a painful restriction in range of motion. The condition is known to gradually worsen over time. These persistent symptoms can make daily tasks extremely painful and challenging.
When diagnosed early, our non-invasive chiropractic treatment offers outstanding results.
Most patients see results in their first visit.
There is zero downtime for recovery and no rehabilitation required.
Frozen Shoulder Symptoms
If any of these symptoms sound familiar, it’s time to talk with a medical professional:
- Shoulder pain that lasts for more than a week
- Shoulder pain that goes away and then returns frequently
- Difficulty raising your arm above your head
- Trouble or pain when carrying objects
- Pain in the shoulder joint that becomes more pronounced in the evening
- Bruising or swelling
- Unusual snapping or clicking sensations in the shoulder joint during movement
Shoulder pain and abnormal motion in the joint may develop gradually or come on suddenly. Even shoulder injuries that start off being quite subtle can develop into major issues when left untreated
"IT’S MY ROTATOR CUFF"
Many people over 40 experiencing shoulder pain may believe they have a rotator cuff issue, or the start of arthritis. Their misconception leads them to put off getting a diagnosis to avoid surgery or long-term physical therapy. In reality, many people are unknowingly suffering from a condition called frozen shoulder.
FROZEN SHOULDER TREATMENT
Delaying a proper diagnosis and treatment can lead to lifelong, debilitating issues.
Surgery and long-term physical therapy are not always required, depending on a proper diagnosis.
Contact Porterfield Family Chiropractic to learn more about the options for frozen shoulder available to you in Valparaiso.