What is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is stiffness, pain and limited range of movement in your shoulder that may follow an injury. The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar tissue forms and shoulder movements become difficult and painful.

What causes Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder can develop when you stop using the joint normally because of pain, injury, or a chronic health condition such as diabetes or arthritis. Any shoulder problem can lead to frozen shoulder if you do not work to maintain full range of motion. Frozen shoulder is usually diagnosed via clinical exam performed by a physical therapist or doctor.

How to treat Frozen Shoulder
Treatment for frozen shoulder often consists of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and application of heat to the area, followed by gentle stretching. Ice and medications (including corticosteroid injections) may also be used to reduce pain and swelling. Physical therapy is indicated and consists of pain control techniques, manual therapy, stretching exercises and a home exercise program.

Can Frozen Shoulder be prevented?
Gentle, progressive range-of-motion exercises, stretches and using your shoulder more may help prevent frozen shoulder.

How Peoplefit can help
Peoplefit Health and Fitness Center is devoted to improving the health and wellness of people in the greater Woburn community. We use our expertise to create safe and effective individualized exercise programs in order to help you reach your goals. If you would like to speak with a physical therapist about exercise and its effects on any health related condition, please contact us.