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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 Digital 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 Digital 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 & 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 anesthesia 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.

Low Level Cold Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a Handheld, non invasive, light-emitting medical device which is used over different areas of the body. It provides an unmatched advantage in the treatment of conditions such as 

Frozen shoulder.

Athletic Injuries;

Lower Back Pain
Knee and Foot Pain
Shoulder Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Arthritic pain relief and Muscle Spasm 

Relief of Muscle and Joint Pain, Skin infections. 

Relief of Stiffness and the Promotion of Muscle Relaxation and Cell Restoration

Wound Management and including Skin Ulcers, Pressure Sores and Burns

Soft Tissue Injuries, Including Sprains and Strains, Tendonitis and Haematomas

Joint Disorders and Conditions including Arthritic pain relief and Tenosynovitis

Chronic pain including Trigeminal Neuralgia and Neck and Back Shoulder pain

Frozen Shoulder Pain relief, for treatment of ligaments, tendons, muscle sprain Cold Laser Therapy is use at our clinic, reducing pain and accelerating the healing process.

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