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Chiropractic Care for Frozen Shoulder

By Sara Butler

Frozen shoulder may sound like an affliction found in a Disney movie, but it's actually an incredibly common problem treated by the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic. If you want to channel your inner Disney prince or princess and just let it go, then here's how the chiropractors at The Joint can help.

What Is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is known in the medical world as adhesive capsulitis. It causes a reduced range of motion, stiffness, and pain in the shoulder joint. These symptoms can interfere with everyday activities and make moving through even basic movements painful.

This condition causes the tissues to surround the joint capsule in the shoulder to become stiff, forming scar tissue that adheres to structures around the joint, causing symptoms.

How Frozen Shoulder is Diagnosed

If you suspect you have frozen shoulder, then you should see the chiropractor as soon as possible. They will examine the range of motion in your shoulder to help rule out any underlying conditions that may be causing symptoms. Arthritis symptoms can often mimic frozen shoulder symptoms, so it's important to make sure it's actually the issue before treatment begins.

Treatment

To treat frozen shoulder, the chiropractor must ensure the condition doesn't continue to progress. They do this through:

  • Exercise - You must move the shoulder joint if you want to ensure that you recover. The chiropractor may give you stretches to perform, range of motion exercises to help increase flexibility in the joint, and perhaps even strength training exercises to support the proper movement of the joint itself.
  • Ice therapy - Inflammation is a big contributor to frozen shoulder. You can reduce inflammation by applying ice/cold packs to the affected area several times per day.
  • Chiropractic adjustments - You may also need chiropractic adjustments to the shoulder to eliminate any joint restrictions or dysfunctions that can be making the condition worse

Prevention Is Key

Even if you don't have frozen shoulder now, you should work to reduce the chances of developing the condition in the future. The best way to accomplish this is to avoid injuring the shoulder joint. Try not to do too much heavy lifting and repetitive movements with the shoulder. It's also important to know your limits when it comes to exercise and work.

If you're worried about frozen shoulder, then you should see a chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic today. Don't delay in having this condition treated or you may be stuck in eternal winter!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Austin, Tex.

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