What is a Frozen Shoulder?

Treatment for Frozen Shoulder

Treating frozen shoulder can be a difficult and painful process. It is likened to trying to crack open an oyster with your bare hands; it takes patience, determination, and sometimes the right tools. Fortunately, there are natural remedies that can help alleviate the symptoms of frozen shoulder and even speed up the recovery process.

One such remedy is exercise. Exercise helps by stretching out stiff muscles in order to improve range of motion and reduce pain. Stretches should be done slowly and gently without sudden or jerky movements. Gentle exercises such as swimming, walking or yoga are recommended for people suffering from this condition. In addition to stretches, strengthening exercises will also help build muscle strength which can provide support for weakened joints affected by frozen shoulder.

Other natural treatments include applying heat therapy, massage therapy, herbal medicines such as turmeric or ginger root extract, acupuncture and acupressure. Heat therapy helps relax tight muscles while massages promote circulation which aids healing processes in ligaments and tendons affected by frozen shoulder. Herbal medicines have anti-inflammatory properties which reduce swelling associated with this condition while acupuncture improves blood flow helping to release muscle tension surrounding stiff joints. Acupressure may also help relieve stiffness around these areas allowing better movement during everyday activities like writing or reaching overhead items on shelves.

The key takeaway here is that there are various natural remedies available to treat the symptoms of frozen shoulder - each one having its own unique benefits depending on individual needs and preferences when it comes to managing discomfort associated with this condition. These methods not only offer relief but could potentially speed up the recovery time needed before full mobility can be regained again.

Core Health Darien uses a unique approach to solving adhesive capsulitis aka frozen shoulder. We use Trigenics to restore the Latissimus Dorsi, Deltoid, Supraspinatus, and Subscapularis muscles to coordinate movement. Then we use softwave therapy to increase blood flow and to reduce scar tissue formation.

If you have a frozen shoulder and are frustrated with chronic should pain and immobility that go with it call 203-656-3636 we might be able to help.