Frozen Shoulder

[Matheous]

Causes -prevention -cure???

[johnlambert]

The causes of frozen shoulder are not fully understood. The process involves thickening and contracture of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint. A doctor can diagnose frozen shoulder based on the history of the patient's symptoms and physical examination. X-rays or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) studies are sometimes used to rule out other causes of shoulder stiffness and pain, such as rotator cuff tear.
Attempts to prevent frozen shoulder include early motion of the shoulder after it has been injured.
Frozen shoulder will generally get better on its own. However, this takes some time, occasionally up to two to three years. If you have a stiff and painful shoulder, see your physician to make sure no other injuries are present.

Treatment is aimed at pain control and restoration of motion. The first goal is pain control. This can be achieved with anti-inflammatory medications. These include pills taken by mouth, such as ibuprofen or Naprosyn, as well as injections, such as corticosteroids. To restore motion, physical therapy is usually started. This may be under the direct supervision of a therapist or via a home program. Therapy includes stretching or range-of-motion exercises for the shoulder. Sometimes heat is used to help decrease pain.

[johnlambert]

BTW
corticosteroids hurt like f**k,
I had one for tennis elbow about 6 years ago, I almost swore out loud!!!!

[netibiza]

Having my shoulder operated on next Wednesday - it's been driving me mad for 3 yrs.

[curlyperm]

have a look at the NHS website its very informative and covers most ailments? x

[netibiza]

Just had a look at the NHS online and nowhere does it mention operations, I live in Spain so maybe it's different over here!!

[curlyperm]

er.........dont think its different i mean the website? my other half has had a frozen shoulder for the last 6 months, hes had steroid injections (2) tablets, and now as a last resort, chinese acupunctre and they put these hot cups on his shoulder, which kills afterwards apparently, still only a bit better but i have been told it can take years sometimes (Grrr)
Caused by a swelling of the socket apparently due to injuring or straining it at some point even though you may not hav erealised it at the time
What part of spain? we lived there for 2 years and came back 8 months ago? x

[netibiza]

I live in Ibiza - for 36yrs.

[curlyperm]

wow! i take it you stuck it out then? lol we were on Costa Blanca : (

[netibiza]

Could never afford the ferry out of here..............................

[Matheous]

Thanks for all input (includin' Doc Spock !).....