subject: Exercises For Frozen Shoulder - How To Recover Range Of Motion And Relieve Pain Naturally And Fast [print this page] There is no doubt that a Frozen Shoulder must be one of the most debilitating disorders of the shoulder joint, severely limiting quality of life for up to 3 years. However, specific low pain stretching exercises for frozen shoulder can significantly cut down recovery times and recover full range of motion, whatever phase of the disorder the sufferer may be in.
The medical term for a frozen shoulder is Adhesive Capsulitis in reference to the adhesions of the capsule membrane surrounding the rotator cuff for protection. The adhesions are thick and coarse scars of capsule that physically interfere with the normal shoulder mechanics, restricting range of motion. The disorder develops in 3 phases: a freezing phase, lasting few weeks with high pain threshold but movement still possible, a frozen phase lasting up to 1 year with lower but persistent pain and loss of range of motion, and finally a thawing phase also lasting up to 1 year with the adhesions naturally but very slowly loosening up.
During this time the sufferer has trouble in reaching over head and performing all kinds of daily tasks such as combing, reversing the car, shampooing and so on. Normal treatments include steroidal and non steroidal anti inflammatory medications, cortisone injections, ultrasound, hot packs and even manipulation, the breaking of the adhesions under general anesthesia. But it is only a physical therapy program of low pain progressive stretches that can significantly reduce recovery times and increase range of movement.
Some exercises for frozen shoulder as samples taken from the internet are excessively painful, doing more arm than good and making the condition worse or even creating new problems, but professionally devised low pain stretches to be implemented half an hour a day can greatly benefit recovery times and reduce pain and inflammation, eliminating a costly dependency on anti inflammatory medication. Hot packs before sessions are also useful for loosening up the adhesions, as well as cold packs after sessions to reduce inflammation.
Consistency greatly contributes to a full recovery, as does correct execution. Recovery times differ depending on the phase of the disorder and personal responsiveness. There are several stretching and range of motion exercises for frozen shoulder to be implemented for a fast and permanent recovery, eliminating the need for injections or manipulation.
An Adhesive Capsulitis strikes people over 40, more women than men, it is associated with diabetes in 20% of the cases and sometimes spreads from a shoulder to the other. It is an affliction that affects thousands of people worldwide for the disabling impact it has their lives and its long, natural resolving times. However, a professionally designed protocol of exercises for frozen shoulder can completely cure the condition and eliminate pain and stiffness, providing consistency and dedication are applied to the therapy.
