What is frozen shoulder?                                        

Frozen shoulder or 'adhesive capsulitis' is a condition which affects shoulder joint mobility with stiffness and pain and occurs usually between the ages of 40 and 60. Unaided recovery can be slow and symptoms can last for two to three years.

Diagnosis

We will be able to make an accurate diagnosis using orthopaedic and neurological tests and may take diagnostic low-dose Digital Computerised  X-Rays.

Treatment

The aim of treatment at Back 2 Fitness is to regain full pain-free mobility of the shoulder joint as soon as possible.

We use gentle joint manipulation and mobilisation, as well as ultrasound, interferential therapy and acupuncture to encourage blood flow, mobility and healing.  With severe cases a we will refer you for a corticosteroid injection.

A clear clinical diagnosis may  require an MRI scan . Where the need for surgery is indicated we will rapidly refer you to the very best shoulder surgeon.