Treatment - Frozen Shoulder

What is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. It typically develops gradually over time and can significantly impact a person’s ability to perform daily activities. While the exact cause of frozen shoulder is not always clear, it often occurs following an injury or period of immobilization, such as after surgery or prolonged rest.

Bowen Technique incorporate with joint mobilization and therapeutical exercise can be an effective treatment approach for managing frozen shoulder by addressing stiffness, reducing pain, and improving mobility in the affected shoulder joint.

Treatment & solution

Joint Mobilization technique
is used to move the shoulder joint through its natural range of motion. These techniques help stretch the tight and stiff tissues surrounding the joint, including the capsule that encases the shoulder joint. By gradually increasing mobility in the shoulder joint, joint mobilization can help alleviate stiffness and improve range of motion.
Bowen Technique and Myofascial therapy
and trigger point therapy, target the muscles, tendons, and ligaments surrounding the shoulder joint. These techniques help reduce muscle tension, release adhesions, and improve circulation to the affected area. By addressing soft tissue restrictions, our physiotherapists can help relieve pain and improve flexibility in the shoulder.
Stretching Exercises
will be prescribe customable to help improve flexibility and range of motion in the shoulder joint. These stretches target the muscles and connective tissues that have become tight and shortened due to the frozen shoulder. By regularly performing stretching exercises, patients can gradually increase shoulder mobility and reduce stiffness over time.
Strengthening Exercises
Once the acute phase of frozen shoulder has resolved, our therapist may recommend strengthening exercises to improve muscle function and stability in the shoulder joint. These exercises target the muscles surrounding the shoulder, including the rotator cuff muscles, deltoids, and scapular stabilizers. Strengthening these muscles can help support the shoulder joint and prevent future episodes of stiffness and pain.
Manual Stretching Techniques

We may also use hands-on stretching techniques to help mobilize the shoulder joint and surrounding tissues. These techniques involve applying gentle traction or pressure to the shoulder joint to stretch tight structures and improve mobility. Manual stretching techniques can be particularly beneficial for stubborn cases of frozen shoulder that have not responded well to other treatments.