Frozen Shoulder - Causes and Treatment

In this video, Maryke explains what causes a frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis to develop as well as the risk factors for it. She gives a detailed description and demonstration of the exercises that you can use to treat a frozen shoulder during its different stages and also tells you what types of injection may be useful.

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References:
Brukner, P, et. al. Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine. Vol 1: Injuries. (2017) McGraw-Hill Education.

Akbar M, McLean M, Garcia-Melchor E, et al. Fibroblast activation and inflammation in frozen shoulder. PloS One 2019;14(4):e0215301.

Butt MI, Iqbal T, Anjum S. Comparison Between Manipulation Under Anaesthesia and Intra-Articular Steroid Injections for Frozen Shoulder. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College 2018:342-45.

Chen R, Jiang C, Huang G. Comparison of intra-articular and subacromial corticosteroid injection in frozen shoulder: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. International Journal of Surgery 2019

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[ijazkhan]

. I have been suffering shoulder pain for last three months. have seen dozens videos. But this one is the best lecture have seen so far. thanks doctor..

[mansell]

This is the best and most thorough video I’ve seen on frozen shoulder and I’ve watched and read a lot in the last year. I’ve gone through most of the stages and treatment but you’ve given me even more insight. You’ve done an excellent job explaining everything.

[spiderpete]

I've had this condition for 5 or 6 years. This is the best video that I have seen on frozen shoulder. Thank you.

[lisadougherty]

This has been by far the best video for frozen shoulder, thank you so much.

[donnabrown]

Thank you soooo much! I can only imagine the number you of people you have helped!
Medical professionals have suggested portions of your info but you added so much
explanation towards understanding. I can proceed with a plan now. Thank you

[valwake]

Hi. I have a frozen shoulder in both shoulders, and have been struggling for nine months. I have experienced everything you have diagnosed in describing frozen shoulder pain. I have started vigorously following your exercise program and feel so much better, hardly any pain at night. I found your instructions exceedingly helpful and realise it’s all down to me to get my self better. Your video helps keep me motivated.
I have finally got an appointment with a physio attached to my GP so feel well prepared and knowledgeable after following your YouTube . Thank you so much for helping me understand my condition and what I need to do. Val.

[denise]

I was fifty when I had frozen shoulder, but I know that, for me, it was due to extreme stress at work. I recently injured my other shoulder, and find that icing with frequent stretches and simple exercises have been helping it heal surprisingly quickly, and I haven’t even been able to see a physiotherapist about it yet. I’m lucky that I used to do a lot of yoga, and so know how my body feels and can tell what is good or not, for it. I’m now seventy and not going to let a shoulder injury stop me.

[cherylrentschler]

Thank you Maryke, a really thorough tutorial. I’m a 44 year old nurse, with no related medical history but have been dealing with this issue for the past 3-4 months now. I’ve already had a cortisone injection into my glenohumeral joint and am continuing with physio at home. I’m going to have another injection in the next few weeks. I also have an orthopaedic consult booked for early next year. I believe my frozen shoulder was cause because of an initial bursitis, which I left unchecked an untreated for months. Needless to say lesson now learned. Cheryl - expat watching in Australia

[amirahsadre]

You nailed it. I have had this for 8 months, and my physical therapist has been doing exactly the way you described.

[SteveKershaw]

Excellent, 2 doctors visits an Ultrasound finally told me a frozen sholder 3 months after first visit, another month till I get advice and you have answered every question and given me an end gole, thanks for this

[amyt]

Wow, that was really comprehensive, the best explanation for cause and treatment I've heard yet. Thank you so much--very informative!

[magdalenasidabutar]

Thank you Doctor.... excellent video. I got 15 months right frozen shoulder, n now for 7 weeks started the left shoulder. I feel worse than the right.
Not easy to find a perfect video like u had shared. Thank you so much, bring me tears when am watching this🤗🥰👍🙏🙏🙏

[carolecleary]

Very detailed and very helpful, it's great that you make it clear, exercise is up to the patient, it won't get better without it! It's give me the kick I needed to religiously perform the exercises, thank you!!

[rajaseth]

Best elaboration on frozen shoulder on YouTube. Thank you!

[BrottyNZ]

Easily the most comprehensive breakdown on frozen shoulder that I have come across and I have seen hours of footage. It all makes sense now that I have been through much of it. Despite initially being treated by a Physio I ended up achieving better results, faster by spending hours increasing range of motion at home using a 2.5kg plate, dyna bands and a hard ball to release spasmed muscles. Everything you said resonated with me. Especially that it will not come right on its own. I stopped my exercises for 4-5 months and if anything, my shoulder regressed in every respect. Mobility, range, strength and pain. If only I had found your video in the freezing stage sooner. I’m now down to the last stubborn extreme ranges of motion (arm straight up and overhead and all the way down to behind the back). I have also started strength training which is proving to be a welcoming challenge. Lots of stretching… Thanks so much for your video and for all of those suffering with this condition, persevere, “embrace the pain” (not acute pain) and gain strength from the gains you see in range of pain free motion.

[ranjikadesilva]

Thank you I am 70 years now and developed frozen shoulder on my left shoulder about 3 months ago. I am doing these exercises and feel better

[sugathranasinghe]

exactly I was in the stiff shoulder condition and restricted areas were the same as you explained
it was great.. thanks..

[alicialeefarnsworth]

I have had frozen shoulder in the past and probably have a return of it now. I really like both the arm swing and the stick exercises that you demonstrate in this video. My shoulder feels a little better just after the video. I can see myself doing these things in idle moments to lessen pain and increase range of motion. Thank you.

[jameylewis]

After struggling for over 8 months now and very slowly getting better, I don’t know why it took me so long to research online about my diagnosed frozen shoulder. As a golf pro with this condition, I’ve had a hard time explaining to other what this condition was. EXCELLENT video, explanation, and simplified exercises to help me understand, motivate me, and get past this brutal injury to my occupation. Thank you for the great information! 🏌🏾‍♂️⛳️👍