Frozen Shoulder Treated at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic, View our 3d animated models for (1) Neck Pain and Whiplash, (2) Bulging disc, Cervical disc injury (3) TMJ Temporomandibular Jaw Disorders (4) Rotator Cuff Injury (5) Shoulder Pain and Injury Treatment (they can be found under the listing” Types of Pain” in our Neck and Shoulder Pain Sections). For the management of Shoulder and Neck Pain, here at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic we use the latest Low Level Lasers which provide Pain Relief, this also accelerates recovery, healing and significantly reduces the inflammatory process. A 5 star rating has been awarded to Low Level Laser Therapy, our laser section can be found listed under “Pain Relief”, please also view our “Low level Laser Testimonial Video”.
Frozen Shoulder
Who gets Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive capsulitis is a painful condition mostly affecting people aged 30-70. It is estimated that 3% of population will develop the condition in their lifetime. There is no known racial preference; however, adhesive capsulitis is associated with certain conditions, particularly insulin-dependent diabetes.
Predisposing Factors
There are multiple risk factors predisposing an individual to developing adhesive capsulitis. These predisposing factors may include, shoulder or neck surgery, diabetes, shoulder trauma, inflammatory conditions. Other systemic conditions such as cervical cancer, autoimmune diseases and hypotyriodosm (underactive thyroid) may also to be linked to the condition.
How Frozen Shoulder is Diagnosed
Diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis is made basing on symptoms and on physical examination of the shoulder. The use of X-rays may show abnormalities such as narrowing of the joint and reduced bone density; however in early phases of adhesive capsulitis shoulder joint appearance in X-ray is normal.
Treatment of Frozen Shoulder
Cold laser therapy is now used in treating this condition and is employed by us at Central Chiropractic and Physiotherapy Clinic. Physiotherapy treatment combined with Cold Laser Therapy is extremely effective in reducing both shoulder pain and restricted movement. At present this type of treatment is not available within N.H.S.
Treatment usually combines use of anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain and inflammation with intermittent applications of heat and ice packs. Exercises are prescribed to build strength and improve movement and it is important to persist at these because recovery is gradual but slow. In some cases steroid injections into the joint may be needed. In severe cases the affected shoulder may need to be manipulated under anaesthesia before an aggressive rehabilitation program can be commenced.
Probable Outcomes
The residual symptoms of pain or stiffness are often present even after completion of course of conservative therapy. However, functional disability is rare.
