Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the shoulder becomes stiff, painful, and hard to move. It usually develops slowly and can last for many months if not treated properly.
Common causes of frozen shoulder:
- After an injury or surgery: Keeping the arm still for a long time can cause the shoulder joint to stiffen.
- Diabetes or other medical conditions: These can increase the risk of frozen shoulder.
- Inflammation in the shoulder joint: This makes the tissues around the joint thick and tight.
- Long periods of immobility: For example, after a fracture, stroke, or severe pain.
Symptoms of frozen shoulder:
- Constant or sharp pain in the shoulder
- Stiffness and difficulty lifting the arm
- Pain that can be worse at night
- Trouble doing daily activities such as dressing, reaching, or combing hair
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At Capilano Physiotherapy Clinic, we provide gentle and effective care to reduce pain and restore movement in a frozen shoulder:
- Physiotherapy: Guided exercises, manual techniques, and stretching to improve range of motion, reduce stiffness, and strengthen the shoulder.
- Osteopathy: Hands-on treatment to release tight structures around the shoulder and upper back, helping the joint move more freely.
- RMT (Registered Massage Therapy): Focused massage to relax tight muscles, improve blood flow, and ease shoulder pain.
- Acupuncture: Helps reduce pain and inflammation while relaxing the surrounding muscles.
Our goal is to help you move your shoulder more easily, reduce pain, and return to normal daily activities as comfortably as possible.