Frozen Shoulder Treatment

Restore Your Reach – Professional Care for Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a painful condition where your shoulder joint becomes stiff and its movement becomes severely limited. Tasks as simple as reaching for a shelf, dressing, or sleeping on your side can become impossible. Dr. Ushna’s specialized shoulder protocols focus on reducing inflammation and "thawing" the joint to restore your full range of motion.

Understanding the 3 Stages of Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder typically develops in three stages, and our treatment changes depending on which stage you are in:

The Freezing Stage: High pain levels and a gradual loss of motion. Our focus is pain management and gentle movement.
The Frozen Stage: Pain may decrease, but stiffness is at its peak. Our focus is intensive joint mobilization.
The Thawing Stage: Range of motion begins to improve. Our focus is strengthening the shoulder to prevent a relapse.

Our Specialized Treatment Process

Joint Mobilization: Gentle, hands-on stretching of the shoulder capsule to improve flexibility.
Pain Management Modalities: Using heat, cold therapy, or TENS to soothe the deep ache in the joint.
Scapular Stabilization: Strengthening the muscles around the shoulder blade to take the pressure off the main joint.
Gradual Stretching Program: Personalized exercises like "Pendulum" and "Wall Crawls" to slowly regain lost inches of movement.
Postural Advice: Ensuring your neck and upper back aren't contributing to your shoulder restriction.

Why Seek Professional Help Early?

Shorten Recovery Time: Without treatment, a frozen shoulder can last 2–3 years. Physiotherapy can significantly reduce this timeline.
Prevent Muscle Wasting: When you stop moving your arm, the muscles quickly become weak. We keep them active.
Improve Sleep Quality: Shoulder pain is often worse at night; we provide techniques to help you sleep comfortably.
Avoid “Compensation” Pain: We prevent you from overusing your neck or other arm to make up for the frozen shoulder.

What causes a frozen shoulder?

The exact cause is often unknown, but it is more common after an injury, surgery, or in individuals with conditions like diabetes or thyroid issues.

Will I need a cortisone injection?

In some "Freezing" stages, an injection can help settle extreme inflammation. However, physiotherapy is still essential to regain the actual movement that the injection cannot provide.

Can I "force" my shoulder to move?

No! Forcing a frozen shoulder can cause more inflammation and pain. We use "pain-free" boundaries to gradually expand your movement safely.

Is it normal for the pain to be worse at night?

Yes, this is a classic symptom of Adhesive Capsulitis. We teach specific positioning and gentle stretches to do before bed to minimize night-time throbbing.