What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is caused by inflammation and thickening of the lining of the joint
capsule. The symptoms often develop for no apparent reason but in some cases it
occurs after a minor injury to the shoulder, a stroke, chronic bronchitis, or angina
pectoris.
Who Is Affected by Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder mainly affects people in their middle age and there is a higher
than average risk among people suffering with diabetes mellitus.
What Are the Symptoms of Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder manifests as stiffness and pain in the shoulder making normal mobility
of the joint impossible. In severe cases the pain is intense, causing the shoulder
to be completely rigid.
Allopathic Treatment Options
In moderate cases, symptoms can be reduced through exercise, taking painkillers,
and anti-inflammatory drugs. In severe cases, corticosteroid drugs, administered
by injection directly into the joint, may be used to relieve pain. Manipulation
of the affected joint while under general anaesthetic is also used to try to restore
mobility. However, this is not always successful and can lead to an increase in
pain. Normally, recovery is slow whatever the severity, and whatever the treatment.
Complementary Treatment Options
Shiatsu therapy has a high success rate in the
treatment of frozen shoulder, producing a quicker increase in mobility and reduction
of pain.
Pro-Holistic provides Shiatsu,
Healing Chi Kung therapy, on-site massage, Stress Mangement courses, and Stress Mangement workshops. We also provide tuition in Chi Kung,
Tai Chi, Neijia,
and self defence.