What is frozen shoulder?
A frozen shoulder occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the joint becomes inflamed and stiff.
Frozen shoulder symptoms
Loss of motion is the most common symptom of a frozen shoulder. Patients often have pain also, and sometimes experience inflammation around the joint.
Treatment
Physical therapy may be the best way to treat frozen shoulder. Your therapist may provide moist heat, range of motion exercises, and joint mobilization exercises to loosen the shoulder. Treatment can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months. Learn more about physical therapy for frozen shoulder by watching the video below.