i've had a frozen shoulder since last aug 06, whats the best way to treat it
2007-03-10 00:58:49 · 8 answers · asked by claudebutlerpbj 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Please don't do the exercises people have recommended unless it's warm. If you do do them then do them in the shower when the warm water is running on it. Plus when you take the anti inflammatory remember to read the instructions. Don't take them on an empty stomach.
My advice is Go to GP and get a good sports massage in conjunction to any recommendations they make.
2007-03-10 01:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by : 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frozen shoulders can be so painful...I've had two. Most important is to exercise it by raising your arm as far as you can and as frequently as you can. Lie on the floor and try to bring your arms back over your head as far as you can...gently try to persuade it back even further.
If you don't exercise it frequently you can lose the range of movement permanently.
I also strongly recommend you ask for a cortisone injection into the shoulder as this will provide pain relief and make the exercises more bearable.
My frozen shoulders took around a year to completely get better. It's a bit of a drag but exercise is the only way to keep movement.
Best wishes
2007-03-10 01:05:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The treatment of a frozen shoulder usually requires an aggressive combination of anti-inflammatory medication, cortisone injection(s) into the shoulder, and physical therapy. Without aggressive treatment, a frozen shoulder can be permanent.
Diligent physical therapy is often key and can include ultrasound, electric stimulation, range of motion exercise maneuvers, ice packs, and eventually strengthening exercises. Physical therapy can take weeks to months for recovery, depending on the severity of the scarring of the tissues around the shoulder.
It is very important for persons with a frozen shoulder to avoid reinjuring the shoulder tissues during the rehabilitation period. These individuals should avoid sudden, jerking motions of or heavy lifting with the affected shoulder.
2007-03-10 01:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Rod Mac 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband has had a frozen shoulder for 2 years, the Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon he saw suggested gentle but regular exercise - raising the arm as high as you can repeatedly. Using a pulley rope to help 'pull' the arm up gently.
It is a painful problem, but it will get better eventually, you will just have to persist with gentle exercise - and take some form of painkiller, especially at night time to help you sleep.
2007-03-10 01:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 options, physio can be very good, but time consuming.
Otherwise steroid joint injection. This may work as rapidly as 7-10 days, occasionally 3 injections are needed ( In good hands usually 1-2). There is a 30% fail rate and a minute risk of infection.
2007-03-10 01:55:43 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a complimentary therapist and i have a client with a frozen shoulder who comes regularly for a back and neck massage. when she started coming she couldn't lift her arm at all, now she has full movement after a couple of months. if she misses a treatment she suffers again. so i would say some regular massage. good luck
2007-03-10 01:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by buddhist_babe77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti inflammatory drugs like Advil and Alleve are good. I would see your doctor or an orthopedist as soon as you can. You might benefit from physical therapy, too. Go to the doctor but for now taking the Advil or Alleve could help.
2007-03-10 01:02:55 · answer #7 · answered by wwhrd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a shower , then using pepper + olive oil and rub it gently ... and sleep well and get warm .
2007-03-10 01:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by al.bdour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thaw it out...
2007-03-10 01:01:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋