Frozen shoulder results from the inflammatory process that causes the shoulder joint capsule to contract and thicken. Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, often includes a variety of conditions that cause pain and limit the range of motion of the shoulder joint and arm.
Occurring mainly in middle-aged people with prior shoulder injuries, frozen shoulder is a common disorder which may cause pain severe enough to disturb sleep patterns as well as an inability to rotate the shoulder properly or move the arm away from the body.
No therapy has yet been determined to treat the condition most effectively. Initial stages of treatment aim to increase motion range and reduce inflammation. Conventional therapies utilized may include steroid injections, analgesic and anti-inflammatory medications, isometric exercises, and stretching.
Physical therapies such as chiropractic and osteopathic techniques, massage therapy and heat application may also be recommended.
Acupuncture for the treatment of frozen shoulder can cause fewer adverse side effects than the use of analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications.
A recent study compared the use of acupuncture and exercise to exercise alone in a group of frozen shoulder patients. The study, published in the Hong Kong Medical Journal, produced data indicating that patients treated with acupuncture and exercise demonstrated significantly greater improvement on shoulder assessment tests than those using just exercise. Findings of the study suggest that acupuncture may be useful in cases where conventional therapies have been ineffective.
Acupuncture for frozen shoulder may select both local and distal acupoints for treatment. Local points at the shoulder and on the affected meridians along the arms and hands are often chosen. Distal acupoints below the knees as well as additional distal points on the affected side of the body may be used. Massage therapy and shoulder exercises may be recommended by your acupuncture physician to supplement acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture & Massage College’s Community Clinic offers acupuncture and massage therapy for the treatment of frozen shoulder, as well as for many other acute and chronic pain conditions. To schedule an appointment at the Clinic call (305) 595-9500. For information about AMC’s Oriental Medicine and Massage Therapy programs ask for Joe Calareso, Admissions Director.
Frozen Shoulder has got to be one of the most frustrating conditions to have. It is such a mystery still. I spent a year working at the Trigenics clinic where they specialized in frozen shoulder mainly because it was the one syndrome where they had better results than anyone else there. In one treatment, they would be able to increase range of motion by 70% on average. It was an incredibly painful procedure that was difficult to hear or see, but the patients were just so grateful to have some motion back in their arm.
I have seen a special acupuncture technique that increases rom by almost the same amount in one session with almost no pain or discomfort. I have used it quite a few times with pretty good success.
I know it sounds a bit unbelievable. The results are short lived unless followed up with a regular treatment plan for 2 months. I am sure there are other approaches that are wildly successful but they never seem to be researched
According to studies, using acupuncture and exercises at this stage of the condition, could increase shoulder movement by 40-90%.
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I know it sounds a bit great. The consequences are undersized lived except followed up with a ordinary management drawing meant . I am sure there are other approaches that are violently victorious although they never give the feeling to be researched
I love to browse Medline from time to time and I use the online features to set up alerts for topics that interest me. Frozen shoulder is one of those topics. This is such a very interesting post I’ve read today(june 28, 2010). Thanks for sharing this very interesting information I found here so very helpful.
I suffered with frozen shoulder a few years ago. It became so sever that I could not lift my left arm above mid abdomen level without excruciating pain. I slept in a recliner for months because the curve of the cushioned back of the chair made sleeping easier. After trying steroid injections and physical therapy without any improvement my doctor suggested that he operate. This operation did not involve cutting, instead it was a sort of ROM exercise. I was told that the sounds heard during the process are quite disturbing.
After the ‘surgery’ I spent several hours each day with my hand tied above my head. And the physical therapy was continued for a period of time. Since then I have had a few occurrences of stiffening in both arms. But at the first sign I practice the exercises I was taught in PT — and so far so good. I am very concerned about this problem redeveloping in one or both arms as I was told that is a great possibility.
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Yeah.. Acupuncture and massage is a good therapy.. But you can also try chiropractic treatment for the same.. And chiropractic treatment is very useful in curing many other problems like headache, back pain etc.
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Frozen shoulder is really frustrating. 6 months of physio fitness worked for me…
The results are short lived unless followed up with a regular treatment plan for 2 months. I am sure there are other approaches that are wildly successful but they never seem to be researched. And I agree with you about this.
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I know it sounds a bit unbelievable. The results are short lived unless followed up with a regular treatment plan for 2 months. I am sure there are other approaches that are wildly successful but they never seem to be researched
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I agree this – Frozen Shoulder has got to be one of the most frustrating conditions to have. It is such a mystery still. I spent a year working at the Trigenics clinic where they specialized in frozen shoulder mainly because it was the one syndrome where they had better results than anyone else there. In one treatment, they would be able to increase range of motion by 70% on average. It was an incredibly painful procedure that was difficult to hear or see, but the patients were just so grateful to have some motion back in their arm.
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One of the others approaches is to eat clean live food. My opinion.
I know it sounds a bit unbelievable. The results are short lived unless followed up with a regular treatment plan for 2 months. I am sure there are other approaches that are wildly successful but they never seem to be researched
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I need acupuncture to quit smoking. I heard acupuncture really works. I doesn’t seem to me like it has really been embraced by the medical community though. I’ve had friends who had different acupuncture treatments done that said it works wonders.
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