Frozen shoulder: symptoms, causes and treatment
ફ્રોઝન શોલ્ડર: લક્ષણો, કારણો અને સારવાર
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) makes combing your hair, wearing a kurta or reaching behind you hard. It is slow to settle on its own, but the right treatment at the right stage speeds recovery.
What happens in frozen shoulder
ફ્રોઝન શોલ્ડરમાં શું થાય છે?The joint capsule around the shoulder becomes inflamed and tight. It moves through three stages, and the whole process can take a year or more.
Stage 1Freezing
Pain builds and movement shrinks. Nights are often the worst.
Stage 2Frozen
Stiffness dominates and pain often eases, but daily tasks stay hard.
Stage 3Thawing
Movement returns slowly, over months, if the shoulder is guided well.
Early symptoms
શરૂઆતના લક્ષણો- A dull, deep ache in the shoulder, often worse at night
- Stiffness that slowly gets worse
- Difficulty reaching behind your back, overhead or turning the arm outwards
- Even when someone else lifts your arm, it will not go furtherA key difference from a rotator cuff tear
- Trouble with tying a saree pallu or blouse, pulling on a kurta, or washing your back
- Pain that makes sleeping on that side impossible
Who gets it, and why
કોને થાય છે અને કેમ?- Age 40 to 60
- DiabetesPlease tell us, and discuss blood sugar control with your doctor
- Thyroid problems
- A long period of keeping the arm still after a fracture, injury or surgery
- Sometimes, no clear reason at all
Not every stiff shoulder is frozen shoulder. Impingement and rotator cuff problems can look similar. See our shoulder pain guide.
Which stage are you in?
તમે કયા તબક્કામાં છો?Compare your painful shoulder with the other one. Move gently, only as far as is comfortable, and stop if the pain is sharp. This is a guide, not a diagnosis.
How physiotherapy helps at each stage
દરેક તબક્કામાં ફિઝિયોથેરાપી કેવી રીતે મદદ કરે છે?Physiotherapy manages pain, preserves movement and speeds up the recovery stages.
FreezingCalm the pain
Pain education, gentle movement within comfort, and sleeping positions. No forceful stretching.
FrozenWin back movement
Manual therapy and progressive mobility work, with a home programme you understand.
ThawingRebuild strength
Full range of movement, strengthening and a return to daily tasks and work.
If pain is severe or not improving, your doctor may consider injections or other procedures. We work with them, and guide you honestly.
What you can do at home
ઘરે શું કરી શકાય?- Use the arm for light daily tasks. Do not rest it completely.
- Warm the shoulder before gentle movement.
- Sleep on the other side, with a pillow hugging the sore arm.
- Avoid forceful pulling or heavy massage of a painful shoulder.It can inflame the joint and set you back
Common questions
How long does frozen shoulder last?
It varies. It can take many months, sometimes a year or more. Guided treatment helps you move through the stages sooner.
Will it go away on its own?
It often improves slowly, but stiffness can linger and limit daily life. Starting early gives the best chance of a smoother recovery.
Is exercise safe when it is painful?
Only gentle movement within comfort. Forcing the shoulder can worsen pain, so stop if it is sharp.
Is frozen shoulder linked to diabetes?
Yes, it is more common in people with diabetes. Please mention it at your assessment.
Will I need surgery?
Most people do not. Where it is needed, we guide you honestly and support your recovery.
Book your frozen shoulder assessment
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This page is general education, not a personal medical opinion. For chest pain, breathlessness or a sudden serious injury, seek emergency care.