The BIG Lie About Frozen Shoulders We See Again & Again

The BIG Lie About Frozen Shoulders We See Again & Again

Bob and Brad discuss the stages of frozen shoulder, from freezing to thawing. They talk about what each stage can feel like and how long each stage can last. There are common misconceptions about frozen shoulder and they are brought to light in this video.

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[YogiRed]

I tried all the quick fixes and nothing helped. The only thing that helped me was stretching every day for a long time plus hot/cold showers. Took me about a year to feel "normal" again. For those struggling with this, my heart goes out to you. Don't give up stretching everyday!

[Puzzledrev]

My shoulder was frozen after an injury, and the pain was incredible if I moved even the tiniest bit. A wonderful physiotherapist got me through it. It took months, but finally I regained full range of motion and was pain free. I wish everyone had access to a physiotherapist. Thanks for helping those who don't.

[JoeCap-gh]

i suffered from frozen shoulder for 2 years and tried everything, the pain had gone after one year but i had lost nearly all my movement, it was stuck. i finaly had surgery which got my movement back but it does take a lot of physio and stretching after surgery to ensure total range and it is painful, but totally worth it. i am back at the gym now, swimming and enjoying physical activites again

[random-nw]

I’m on my 6 month and feel like a permanent Charlie horse, the constant throbbing pain can’t even get out of bed without pain to the point of dizziness and nausea made me not want to eat let alone laying down without extreme pain I pray everyone get better soon 😢❤

[eaglephin]

I partially tore my rotator cuff and didn't seek medical attention. I did the wrong thing and put my arm in a sling and babied it. A few weeks later my shoulder was freezing and I was in extraordinary pain and couldn't find a comfortable position to sleep. The orthopedic surgeon recommended surgery but wanted me to do physical therapy ahead of the surgery. After two weeks of therapy I felt much better and the doctor recommended I continue with therapy to see how much improvement I would have. I never ended up having the surgery and my shoulder is pretty good. I'd rate it 90-95%.

[ajcics]

I've been telling this to my patients for years. Thank you for being honest

[KristiBranstetter]

I had frozen shoulder in my left shoulder in 2019. I now have it in my right shoulder. I have seen those videos and shook my head.

[deepapo]

I'm probably at the last stage of Frozen Shoulder, it was terrible.
The real question is what causes and how we can prevent it?

[bailey]

I was just diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis in my right shoulder. I have spent the last thirty minutes on YouTube looking for the best way to relieve it. So far you guys have had the best and clearist information on the subject. Looks like a lot of self induced physical therapy is in my future.

[janetroy]

I've had a frozen shoulder 2 years ago, I measured the whole thing by the amount of time I wasn't able to tie my bra, which was exactly 1 year. I had a cortisone shot once it began to thaw at the 9 month mark and it improved my mobility very quickly. I'm now 5.5 months into my second shoulder. Had 2 cortisone shots at the beginning of the inflamed period and am now about 60-70 % thawed. expect to be able to tie my bra in a couple more months. 53 years old, no diabetes, thyroid, or injuries.
Thank you for your advice, tips and demonstrations, you guys have been a tremendous help.

[megazoned]

I met this muscular physical therapist in a Tokyo bar. I told him my shoulder was frozen - in japan we say “40 shoulder”- I guess cause older folks get it. Anyway he grabbed my shoulder, squeezed and manipulated it for several minutes. I was drunk so it helped but I was sweating and almost in tears. the next day I woke up with total mobility. I was also getting cortisone shots which would help and massaging my arm which helped a bit. But his manipulation made a huge breakthrough. 4 years later I got it in my other shoulder. less painful and stiff but I hate it.

[derrick]

First 2min perfectly explained my symptoms. Love it when the universe aligns like this.

[lynnmitch]

Your series has been so timely for me as I've been going through impingement that's gotten less painful but followed by frozen shoulder. I've watched all your videos and am following your recommended exercises and I can see small improvement every day. Thanks so much!!

[NekonataVirino]

I had a frozen shoulder which was excruciating - my gp told me it could take up to two years to improve and i might need surgery - which given i use sticks to walk was a compete nightmare. After a lot of research i ended up doing the arms hanging while bent over and gentle swing style exercises three or four times a day and got really good results - quite a bit of relief in a few weeks and mostly recovered motion/freedom from pain in slightly less than three months

[drmelissawest]

I appreciate this video so much. I have had frozen shoulder on my left shoulder about 3 or 4 years ago and now frozen shoulder on my right shoulder. My left shoulder recovered exactly the way you described. I am currently in the painful freezing stage on my right shoulder. What has been incredibly disheartening each time is the number of therapeutic professionals who are willing to treat you and say that they can cure you if you part with your money each week. This has happened to me both times. When the shoulder doesn't start moving, they say it is my fault, that frozen shoulder isn't a real thing. I have been in the movement industry as a fitness instructor, pilates instructor and yoga instructor for over 20 years. Like you it is disheartening to see professionals claim to have a cure and make the individual at fault for something that is incredibly common and well documented. For me, this video increased your credibility. Thank you.

[godschild]

I had a sad outcome on a frozen shoulder - I tried everything to get the shoulder mobile and nothing worked so I recommended that the person go to one of the orthos I worked with whom I had lots of confidence in to get mobilized under anesthesia and he did. What was less known is this man was so osteoporitic when he tried to mobilize him he broke the shaft of the humerus - I felt so bad for the man and me for suggesting it

[christasmith]

I had frozen shoulder in my right shoulder and it was so painful. If I accidentally tried to pull or push something I would get horrible pain in my shoulder. I went to the physiotherapist and that helped. Eventually, after a couple years, the pain and stiffness went away on its own.

[melondykillian]

Can you make a shoulder routine & take us through it, so we can watch it like a workout video.

[dartagnantaft]

I'm getting close to the two year point and it is getting better. Stretching and excersize seems to help. So from my experience your video is spot on.

[philochristos]

I"ve had adhesive capsulitis in both shoulders for nearly ten years now. Most of the time, it's just a little pain if I lift my arm the wrong way or reach behind my back or something. But one time about five years ago, it got so bad in my right arm that I could hardly move it at all, and I had to see a doctor. Now my left shoulder seems to be headed in that direction. It sucks.