Will Frozen Shoulder Heal on Its Own?

If you suffer from adhesive capsulitis, the condition commonly known as frozen shoulder, then you’re all too familiar with the symptoms, including pain and stiffness that prevents you from doing the simplest of tasks. 

So how does it occur exactly? Let’s start with the shoulder.

The Anatomy of the Shoulder

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint composed of three sections: the upper arm, the shoulder blade, and the clavicle. Everything is held together by tissue, which is the shoulder capsule. 

When the shoulder joint contracts and forms scar tissue, the tissue limits the shoulder’s range of motion because the space is too tight and thick. Additionally, there is less synovial fluid to lubricate the joint. All of these things combined limit the range of motion. 

How Long Does Frozen Shoulder Last?

Frozen shoulder has four stages, most of which lead to excruciating pain. It can last for years. 

Most people can see their frozen shoulder heal on its own, but it can take between 6 and 18 months, and it is very painful, in many cases preventing you from sleeping. In some cases, it never goes away. 

While the range of motion will gradually return, in many cases the shoulder joint will not move as it once did. In fact, according to research studes, 61% of people who do not seek treatment will have permanent damage.

How Can I Get Rid of Frozen Shoulder Right Away?

Prevent the deterioration of your shoulder joint by seeing a frozen shoulder specialist. Those from the World Frozen Shoulder Clinic can cure your frozen should extremely quickly.

What Should You Not Do with a Frozen Shoulder?

A frozen shoulder can occur in one or both shoulders, and the worst thing you can do is stop using them, even when there is pain. Not moving can result in losing all range of motion and a more challenging journey to recovering it. 

One pain management technique consists of avoiding spontaneous movements with the affected arm. This includes not engaging in sports and high-impact activities, such as holding the dog’s leash.

You should not let your frozen shoulder go untreated. The World Frozen Shoulder Clinic is a specialist in shoulder pain and the frozen shoulder condition. We know the dos and don’ts of frozen shoulder, so get in touch for more information.

It’s essential to treat adhesive capsulitis as early as possible. You can do so in a variety of ways.

How Can You Treat a Frozen Shoulder?

Depending on the stage a frozen shoulder is in, a patient can undergo one or more of the following. However, keep in mind, that only the MCD procedure is known to cure frozen shoulder, and some techniques may not work at all.

The options are:

• Acupuncture
• Physical Therapy
• Steroid Injections
• Surgery
• Hydrodialation
• Manual Capsular Dissection (MCD) Procedure

Acupuncture

Acupuncture for frozen shoulder utilizes the natural practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine to unblocks the energy channels in the body by inserting ultra-fine needles into the appropriate acupuncture points. Scientists are still researching acupuncture and its effects on a frozen shoulder, but it can be a suitable method for short-term pain relief in some, but not all cases.. 

Bear in mind that acupuncture does not cure a frozen shoulder. It can help with restoring functionality to the muscles, but doesn’t address the root of the problem, which is the scar tissue.

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy can help limit the loss of a patient’s range of motion. A doctor may prescribe shoulder exercises to do at home to keep the shoulder joint active. However, just like acupuncture above, physical therapy alone does not cure a frozen shoulder. Pairing it with the Manual Capsular Dissection (MCD) procedure is the best idea. Learn more about the MCD procedure and getting a proper frozen shoulder diagnosis here.

Steroid Injections

Steroid Injections use a drug called cortisone, which is a type of corticosteroid. Cortisone reduces inflammation, and thus the pain…temporarily. It’s injected into the joint capsule to stretch the tissue and improve the shoulder’s range of motion. It while it often starts to work immediately and can last for several months, it is more of a band-aid solution. 

Steroid injections cannot permanently cure the frozen shoulder condition, and it has both short and long-term side effects. Also, not not everyone is medically cleared to have an injection. Ultimately, the reason these injections don’t fully work is because they don’t address the root of the problem, which is the scar tissue.

Surgery

The surgical procedure for a frozen shoulder is arthroscopic capsular release. Although steroid injections may be required after the procedure, it has a 50% success rate. However, physical therapy is needed during the recovery phase, which cas last as long as nine months. 

Unfortunately, many patients redevelop frozen shoulder due to the amount of time they are bedridden after the surgery (between 24-48 hours), and also because it can be over a week until they see a physiotherapist. This time allows for the body to redevelop the troublesome adhesions, bringing you right back to square one. Our website references a study stating 50% success rate for surgery for this reason.

The MCD Procedure

The World Frozen Shoulder Clinic is the only place you can receive a cure for frozen shoulder through the use of the Manual Capsular Dissection (MCD) procedure. Invented by the World Frozen Shoulder Clinic’s very own Dr. Oolo Austin, sufferers can find the ultimate release from their pain. The best part about it is that the procedure can be completed in just one hour, with a very short recovery period. 

Do You Need Surgery for Adhesive Capsulitis?

No, you don’t. The World Frozen Shoulder Clinic has an innovative non-invasive cure to relieve the pain in one hour. The MCD Procedure consists of isolating and separating the interior and exterior adhesive tissue of the joint, as well as the connective tissue. Patients are semi-conscious to provide feedback during the procedure. 

Whether you’re in the freezing or thawing stage, our clinic is ready to help you move forward in your life. Contact us today for frozen shoulder health information or to book an appointment, and learn more by reading our unique frozen shoulder treatment and cure here by clicking the link.

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