Frozen shoulder occurs when the tissue in your shoulder joint becomes thicker and tighter over time. This can result in excess scarring, which prevents the joint from moving properly. Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder can be a debilitating condition. If your arm’s range of motion becomes impaired, it can make simple daily tasks like driving or getting groceries frustrating.
Do you suffer from frozen shoulder pain? If you want to alleviate your frozen shoulder pain, then physical therapy can be a safe and effective treatment option.
How can physical therapy help treat my frozen shoulder?
The most common treatment for frozen shoulder is physical therapy. Early treatment can also be effective in preventing frozen shoulder from worsening. In contrast, without treatment, your symptoms could persist into the future. Left untreated, frozen shoulder can last for months or even years.
Here are some of the ways physical therapists can help manage your frozen shoulder and reduce your pain:
- Joint mobilization — Joint mobilization is a form of manual therapy. The physical therapist uses their hands to move a stiff joint, like the shoulder, through its normal range of motion. This technique can help loosen the affected area. This may improve your flexibility and range of motion. It can also be effective in easing tension, which may reduce shoulder pain.
- Strengthening exercises — Your physical therapist can demonstrate therapeutic exercises. These are intended to strengthen your shoulder and the surrounding muscles. This can help reduce the daily strain put on your shoulder joint, thereby alleviating frozen shoulder pain.
- Stretching — By performing the proper stretches every day, you can reduce your frozen shoulder stiffness. Stretching regularly can help increase your flexibility over time, which can help reduce pain in your shoulder. Your physical therapist will demonstrate the most effective stretches for your shoulder pain.
Panther Physical Therapy is prepared to help relieve your frozen shoulder pain
If you want to reduce your frozen shoulder pain, our team at Panther Physical Therapy can help. We are experts in managing shoulder pain and are prepared to help you reduce the pain caused by your frozen shoulder. We can build you a personalized treatment plan designed to mobilize your shoulder joint and alleviate your pain.
Contact our team today for more information about how we can treat your frozen shoulder or to schedule an initial appointment.