Frozen Shoulder from a Holistic Perspective

We perform most of our daily activities with our arms therefore this portion of our body has a tendency to get hurt very easily, and, our modern lifestyles and jobs make this part more vulnerable due to lack of mobility, working on the computers for long durations and many of our other daily activities dissuade us from being able to stretch and rotate our shoulders. Over-time, the irregularity in posture gets habitual, and the shoulders gradually lack proper lubrication and fuse leading to a frozen shoulder.  However, It causes considerable pain and stiffness and should be promptly addressed because it gradually worsens with time.

Causes of Frozen shoulder

Injury is one of the most common causative factors; this may be while swimming, throwing, or swinging the arms. Other causes like infections or autoimmunity should not be overruled. There is generally a strong energetic correlation and few different meridian / acupuncture points around the shoulder tend to be blocked when frozen shoulder occurs.

Although, unhealthy postures and lack of exercise contribute to the condition, other factors that should be considered are:

• Developmental defects, trauma to ligaments and muscles.
• Bacterial Infections
• Inflammatory and Autoimmune disorders
• Degenerative-Joint diseases and sclerotic changes
• Mechanical- poor posture and conditioning often aggravated by obesity, pregnancy and excessive strain.
• Soft tissue rheumatism, e.g. fibromyalgia

Symptoms of Frozen Shoulder

The common signs and symptoms include:

• Gradual pain and stiffness usually on one side of shoulder
• On some occasions pain in the neck, outer part of shoulders and upper back
• Inability to perform daily activities

The various stages include

Stage one

• Freezing stage- Lasts for 2-8 months
• There is limitation of range of motions and moderate pain during movement.
• The pain is more severe while lying down or at night.

Stage two

• Lasts for 4- 13 months
• Frozen stage- Pain may begin to diminish during this stage because of lack of movement and muscle wasting is seen.

Stage three

• May last from 5 months to several years
• Thawing stage- The range of motion in the shoulder begins to improve, you may be able to carry out many more tasks.

Investigations in Frozen shoulder

Usually, the condition is diagnosed clinically during a physical examination by testing for simple movements of the shoulder and asking general questions.

The following investigations may be advised to confirm the diagnosis and rule-out other underlying causes. Investigations include plain X-ray, CT, MRI or even a High frequency ultrasound scan. CT and MRI are of special value in evaluating anatomical details; of the two, MRI is the modality of choice.

These apart, based on the diagnosis, appropriate hematological, microbiological, biochemical and immunological tests should be carried out.

Muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic medications are the most commonly prescribed treatments for frozen shoulder. These include over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and paracetamol, naproxen, and prescription drugs like diclofenac and corticosteroids injections that may help reduce pain and inflammation. They may also be given with a local anesthetic. These injections can help relieve pain and improve shoulder mobility. However, injections will not cure the condition and your symptoms may gradually return.

Complementary Natural Care

Frozen Shoulder is a painful and debilitating illness, so naturally you try to seek symptomatic relief. However, natural remedies are traditionally believed to address the underlying factors that cause frozen shoulder and benefit the normal structure and functioning of ligaments and connective tissues. Ayurvedic herbs are traditionally believed to rejuvenate the shoulder, when used in accordance with Ayurvedic principles.

Tips to Manage Frozen Shoulder

Prevention tips

• Perform specific physiotherapy exercises that involve arm stretches, external rotations and forward flexions under expert supervision.
• Apply localized heat or cold pads to get relief.
• Diet rich in magnesium and potassium is recommended to provide nutritional support to muscles and ligaments.
• If you are diabetic try bringing down sugar levels with diet and exercises.

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