FROZEN SHOULDER

FROZEN SHOULDER

DEFINITION

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one to three years 

CAUSES

The bones, tendons and ligaments that make up your shoulder joint are encased in a case of connective tissue. Solidified shoulder happens when this case thickens and fixes around the shoulder joint, limiting its development.

Specialists aren't sure why this happens to certain individuals, in spite of the fact that it's bound to happen in individuals who have diabetes or the individuals who as of late needed to immobilize their shoulder for an extensive stretch, for example, after medical procedure or an arm crack. 

SYMPTOMS

Solidified shoulder normally grows gradually, and in three phases. Each stage can last various months.

Freezing stage. Any development of your shoulder causes torment, and your shoulder's scope of movement begins to get restricted.

Solidified stage. Torment may start to lessen during this stage. Notwithstanding, your shoulder gets stiffer, and utilizing it turns out to be more troublesome.

Defrosting stage. The scope of movement in your shoulder starts to improve

TREATMENT

Most frozen shoulders get better on their own within 12 to 18 months. For persistent symptoms, your doctor may suggest: Steroid injections. Injecting corticosteroids into your shoulder joint may help decrease pain and improve shoulder mobility, especially in the early stages of the process.