If you have
diabetes, Parkinson, thyroid, shoulder pain or stiff shoulder then this
blog is for you
- There might be a possibility that you are suffering from frozen shoulder, to know about it
Frozen shoulder
- It is also known as adhesive capsulitis
- In frozen shoulder, your shoulder capsule becomes stiff and tight
- It is a shoulder condition which limits the shoulder joint range of motion
To know about it, let's focus on shoulder joint
anatomy
ANATOMY
- The shoulder is a synovial joint of ball and socket variety
- It is formed by the articulation of the head of the humerus with the glenoid cavity of scapula
- There is a strong connective tissue known as shoulder capsule which surrounds the joint
- In between the articulating surfaces, there is a fluid known as synovial fluid is present which lubricates the joint cavity
- In frozen shoulder, this capsule thickens and becomes stiff and tight
- Adhesions develop between the articulating surfaces
Frozen shoulder develops in 3
stages
1 Freezing
2 Frozen
3 Thawing
1 Freezing
- In the freezing stage, your pain gradually increases and becomes worse
- Your shoulder will start losing its range of motion
- It lasts from 6 weeks to 9 months
2 Frozen stage
- In this stage, your pain will become less but the shoulder stiffness will remain the same
3 Thawing stage
- In the thawing stage, your range of motion will get better.
- Your normal strength of the shoulder joint will be back in this stage
CAuses
- The most common cause of frozen shoulder is idiopathic - it means whose cause is unknown.
- If people have endocrine abnormalities such as diabetes or thyroid they can develop a frozen shoulder
- The second most common cause is immobilization or trauma
- People having neurological disorders such as Parkinson's are also very prone to develop frozen shoulder
- Cardiac abnormalities such as a coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and other heart diseases can also cause frozen shoulder
Other risks include
1 People wearing shoulder slings for too long
after surgery or trauma
2 people who are immobilized because of recent
stroke or surgery
3 people suffering from a thyroid disorder
Physical therapy for frozen
shoulder
stretching exercises
strengthening exercises
Stretching exercise
Pendulum exercise
- Stand next to a table,
- Place the healthy arm on the table for support
- Lean forward slightly make sure your back is straight
- Swing the affected side in a circle
- Do 10 repetitions, and then repeat the same movement in the opposite direction for another 10 repetitions
- After a few weeks, you can add weight in your hand to make it more challenging
FINGER LADDER
- Stand in front of a wall about 6 to 8 inches away
- Your elbow should make a v with the arm
- Walk with your fingers up the wall
- Do 5 repetitions
cross-body
stretch
- People suffering from severe frozen shoulder should avoid this as it can increase your pain
- Those who have moderate and less pain follow this up
- Relax your both arms on the side of your body
- Bring the affected arm across your chest
- Support your affected arm's elbow with another hand
- Hold this stretch for 15 seconds
- Lay straight on a flat surface
- Lift the painful arm with the support of another arm
- Keep reaching until you feel the stretch
- Hold this position for 15 seconds
1 Inward rotation
- This exercise needs a therapeutic band or a rubber band tie it on your door's handle and make a loop
- Stand on the side of the door with your affected the side facing the door
- Your elbow should make 90 degrees with your shoulder
- Pull the band inward and hold it for 15 seconds
2 outward rotation
- This exercise needs a therapeutic band hold it in both of your hands and pull it apart
- Hold that position for 5 seconds
3 scapula squeeze
- Squeeze your shoulder blades
- Hold it for 5 seconds Take rest and repeat for 10 times
Precautions
- always warm your shoulder before performing these exercise through a hot bag or take a warm shower for some time
If you feel any discomfort after doing these exercises consult to your doctor
Have a safe and healthy life
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