Top 3 Signs You Have A Frozen Shoulder. 3 Self-Tests You Can Do (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Top 3 Signs You Have A Frozen Shoulder. 3 Self-Tests You Can Do (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Bob & Brad discuss the top three sign of a frozen shoulder and demonstrate three self tests you can do yourself.

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[monicajohnson]

Had frozen shoulder and still working the external rotation/mobility. It was SO painful!!! The muscles were so angry all around it and I couldn’t do anything until those settled down. On year 3 1/2 still recovering. I pray to God I don’t get it in my other shoulder. I’m very active and it really affected my quality of life

[contessajones]

Yep, had it on both shoulders and it’s taken about 3 years to heal. It’s not arthritis.

[tracy]

Did anybody hear have pain in their shoulder when they had frozen shoulder?

[ireneleong]

Thanks, Bob & Brad. I took my body for granted over the years, doing exercises that were way too vigorous and injuring myself too often. The worst was in 2013 when I tore a knee ligament and couldn't walk properly for months. My mistake was not researching before starting a new exercise. Now I am older and wiser ... and I'm following experts like Bob & Brad! My goal is to age gracefully by being smart about what I eat and how I exercise. But first I must do something about the shoulder pain that's been bothering me for months! ;)

[pheniks]

had a frozen left shoulder a couple years back, as a result from a bursitis, had it for 4 years ... worst pain i ever had, still don't have full range of motion back, probably never will
couple weeks ago i had a bursitis in my right shoulder and you guessed it, it's in the freezing stage now
those tests i cannot perform without pain which wont go away untill i take meds, taking 1200 mg of ibuprofen takes away about 80% pain
very painfull condition, go see your PT asap when you have pain with moving your shoulder

[CoreyChambersLA]

Perfect description of my shoulder. Clearly, it is my body's natural reaction to prevent further injury by reinforcing and the limiting shoulder movement. Thanks Bob and Brad for your super description that exactly matched every detail of my ailment! Since I'm not a doctor, I don't have to agree with the health care industry's coercion to always see a doctor for everything. Most ailment and injuries heal themselves if given proper natural treatment.

[laura_in_arizona]

You guys have helped me so much with my current shoulder problem (impingement) in my right shoulder...I think what I learned from you guys have helped more (or definitely added) to all the visits to my PT’s here. I also had frozen shoulder a few years ago in my left shoulder. Took 2 shots 10 PT visits and a MRI before I found relief...I really wish I would have found you sooner. BTW, I purchased your wall anchors and also the bodylastic bands. I use them everyday. I recently showed my husband your video on tennis elbow, he currently has that. I’m sure he will find relief. Thanks so much!

[debbiherold]

I was diagnosed with frozen shoulder (right) about 2 years ago.It was a long year of pt, massage treatments, and home stretch/strength routines before I finally seemed to regain really good movement and minimal pain. Then, about a year later brings me to the present with over 6 weeks of right shoulder, upper arm, and neck pain. Doc took 4 X-ray views which showed only mild arthritis. He prescribed 5 days of prednisone since the pain especially at night and mornings just wore me down. I'm getting deep massage treatments once a week and doing ice, heat, tylenol, mild stretches....and just recently starting a bit of band work 2-3 days a week. I'm an over achiever, so I really am pacing myself to not regress. The prednisone really was a tremendous help to break the very bad pain cycle. So here I am. Thank you Brad and Bob for addressing this.

[billwilliams]

Had it in my left shoulder, very limited in my movements, but was able to go through all of the motions that are described/shown in this video, but it was extremely painful. Had to get a steroid shot through a radiology department to make it loose and follow up with PT. I now have it in my right shoulder and the night pain is much worse than the left shoulder but it is the exact same pain. Had it in my left shoulder when I was about 48 and am now soon to be 51. Have not be diagnosed with diabetes, but recent blood tests show higher than normal glucose levels (at 9 counts higher than the high end of the spectrum).

[marycahill]

Very painful and crippling, couldn't sleep. Healed ater cortisone shot and 18 months of physio twice a week. Worst time of my life.

[robcassie]

I had it on my left shoulder and it lasted about 3 years, I’ve still got a tiny bit of pain left but it’s almost gone

[Zippylippy]

Best doctors on the internet i have been watching you guys for a while big help i have lupus and arthritis my joint always lock up currently my shoulder but sometimes my hip too please upload more helpful content for lupus pain

[karoncrickmore]

I have had frozen shoulder on both sides - not at the same time and it came on quickly. My doctor gave me a choice, surgery or PT. My choice was PT, doctor agreed. He gave me a cortisone shot and sent me immediately to PT. I went 3 times a week for about 6 weeks and it was resolved.

[simini]

How to prevent a frozen schouder? Thank you for the video!

[ancientknowledge]

The dr told me I have a frozen shoulder and possible rotator cuff tear. Sucks, this pain is no joke. I have very little mobility in my arm. Diligently doing the exercises I'm capable of doing. I let this get too bad before seeking treatment.

[carolegirard]

I’m glad you said it is common for people to have this happen to both shoulders! I wondered why 2 years ago it was my right shoulder and now my left!

[gastrogal]

Just to let you both know, you are both right once again. Also kudos to both of you and your videos. I love how you both play off each other’s comments so well. You both have great energy and are so kind to pass on what you know. So I recently saw my Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the shoulder, arm and hands. He is quite adept at what he does. He basically told me that as a Type 1 Diabetic I have developed a Frozen Shoulder. The options, wait it out - which can take up to 3 years- get a steroid shot (which sends me to the ER and then the ICU due to the steroids making my blood sugars go through the roof even with MORE insulin) - or 12 weeks of painful physical therapy. I simply went home and had a good boo-hoo 😢. It has been another couple of months and I am going back for the steroid injections as I am not sleeping well and when I do I am having nightmares. I ended up with becoming a Type 1 Diabetic after a car accident - it is rather rare they say, 1 out of 100, 000. But please let your patients who may be in need of narcotics or have been in a nearly fatal car accident to get their blood checked and a urinalysis each month. I knew we had “missed something” as my muscles had wasted away and I did not feel right in any way. So we need to be our own advocates and ask for these tests, your pancreas just may thank you and get the help it needs to heal. Thus, no diabetes to live with as a Type 1 with many complications!! I was too out of it to think to ask for these two simple tests, blood work and/or urinalysis. Just sharing the information so if you or anyone you love is in this situation do the simplest of things and get these two tests done. That’s all I got. Keep up the great work!!

[clearwoodcouk]

I was diagnosed with a frozen shoulder this week. Both Shoulders are affected, one much less than the other, and the interesting point is that I'm pretty sure I know what started it off: I bought a new mattress about four months ago, and it was just too hard. I'd be interested to know if too-firm mattresses have led to frozen shoulder in other people too.

The mattress has gone but the pain remains!

[kathysharfe]

Well I have diabetes and I’ve had it for 21 years, and it started with my left shoulder and 2 years later I had it on my right shoulder 😭 I used to be so flexible, I was a gymnast for years. Now I can almost move my left shoulder all the way out and my right shoulder is just screwed lol
I’ve been doing the exercises and my whole shoulder cuff will be so sore after 30 minutes of exercise. Maybe one day I’ll be able to do a handstand again 😭😭😭

[marufyusuf]

since october 2019 i have those signs that you have mentioned and increasing day by day