Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, has pain symptoms in the shoulder joint and stiffness. In some cases, the condition worsens at night, making it difficult for the individual to fall asleep. You might be familiar with the condition if you have had an arm injury that hindered you from moving your arm. If you have an injury, it's best to talk to your doctor about the risk of developing the condition.
The condition begins with mild symptoms and progresses. The individual will start by experiencing shoulder pain when lifting an arm and pain with any shoulder movement. Specialists refer to this as the freezing stage. The next phase is the frozen stage, whereby the pain goes away, and the shoulder becomes more stiff and very difficult to move. At the final stage, also known as the thawing stage, the shoulder stiffness begins to go away, and you are gradually able to move your shoulder. The frozen shoulder condition might take up to three years to resolve.
Causes of Shoulder Pain
The condition results from the thickening and tightening of the connective tissue capsule that holds the shoulder muscles, bones, and ligaments. It, therefore, becomes difficult to move the shoulder. The risk of developing the frozen shoulder increases with age. Women are also at a higher risk of developing the condition than men.
It is common in people with conditions that hinder them from moving their arms for prolonged periods, such as injuries. People with systemic diseases are also at a higher risk. These include people with: diabetes, hypothyroidism, tuberculosis, cardiovascular disease, and Parkinson's disease.
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