FROZEN SHOULDER?????
What is it? A condition that occurs when the shoulder capsule [tissue around the joint] thickens, causing pain and limiting motion. It can worsen over wekks or months. Frozen shoulder is twice as common in women as in men and typically crops up between the ages 40 to 65.
What causes it? Usually nothing in particular- it often happens out of the blue, says Stephania Bell and ortho clinical specialist. But it can be linked to diabetes, thyroid disease or a previous shoulder injury.
What helps? Physical therapy, stretching excercises that help strengthen your shoulder. Most people see significant improvement within a year.
LHJ 4/11
Side note: Or you could try massage therapy, we have alot of experience with frozen shoulder, and have had great success. :]
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