subject: Frozen shoulder | Natural Treatments and Exercises for Frozen shoulder [print this page] A Frozen Shoulder affects people over 40, more women than men, and it has been linked to being over weight or having diabetes, though not necessarily so. Whatever the reason, a Frozen Shoulder is one of the most disabling and long lasting shoulder disorders, as it severely restricts the shoulder affected range of movement, making every day activities that are normally taken for granted an impossible task.
Natural Treatments
1. Pancreas produces proteolytic enzymes which are naturally produced and help in the digestion of protein we eat. These enzymes are also available in certain foods like pineapple, papaya and it is also available from animal pancreas. Supplements derived from these things are available in some grocery, drug stores, in health food stores and can be found online. There are some side effects also with these enzymes like digestive upset and allergic reactions.
2. The area affected by shingles must be kept clean and dry.
3. Pain caused due to shingles may be reduced by applying wet, cool compresses.
4. It is very necessary for the patient suffering from shingles to take plenty of rest.
5. Acupuncture is also very helpful to overcome from this problem of shingles.
6. Application of peppermint oil or geranium oil over the affected area regularly may reduce the problem of shingles.
Exercises
Frozen shoulder home exercises have two phases: the stretching phase and the regular daily exercise phase. The stretching phase is the most important one in the process of relieving a frozen shoulder. The daily exercise program is the most important one in the process of minimizing or preventing future occurrences of the condition.
If you are doing stretching exercises, you will use your good arm as a "therapist arm." Stretching the affected arm properly relies heavily on using your good arm. Performing the seven stretching exercises for frozen shoulder requires a count of 100 for them to be effective.
Exercises include lifting the arm over the head when lying down, lifting the arm over the head when sitting, raising the arm over the head using a pulley, rotating the arm when lying down, rotating the arm when standing up, reaching, with the arm, behind the back, and reaching across the front of the body.
If you want to effectively stretch the muscles in the shoulder joint, you need to remember to relax and let the deep tissues stretch as well. This will give you the best stretch in the shoulder. This routine should be repeated at least three times per day.
The Ayurvedic treatment of frozen shoulder is aimed at treating stiffness and pain and preserving the mobility of the shoulder joint. Medicines like Yograj-Guggulu, Triphala-Guggulu, Kaishor-Guggulu, Sinhanaad-Guggulu, Maha-Rasnadi-Guggulu and Punarnavadi-Guggulu are used to reduce the inflammation in the shoulder joint.
Medicines like Maha-Vat-Vidhwans-Ras, Vat-Gajankush-Ras, Vish-Tinduk-Vati, Dashmoolarishta, Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina), Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Tagar (Valeriana wallichii) and Khurasani ova (Hyoscyamus Niger) are used to reduce pain in the joints. Stiffness in the shoulder capsule can be reduced using medicines like Trayodashang-Guggulu, Tapyadi-Loh, Ekang-Veer-Ras, Laxadi-Guggulu, Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).
Frozen shoulder | Natural Treatments and Exercises for Frozen shoulder
