Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and restricted movement in the shoulder joint. It can make everyday activities such as dressing, reaching overhead, combing your hair, or lifting objects difficult. At Lora Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, we provide personalized physiotherapy care to help reduce pain and gradually restore shoulder mobility.

What Causes Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder may develop when the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint become inflamed and stiff. It can occur gradually or after an injury, surgery, or prolonged lack of shoulder movement.

Common contributing factors include:

• Shoulder injury or trauma
• Prolonged immobilization of the arm
• Previous shoulder surgery
• Diabetes and certain metabolic conditions
• Poor shoulder mobility
• Inflammation around the shoulder joint
• Age-related changes

Common Symptoms of Frozen Shoulder

The symptoms usually develop gradually and may affect your ability to perform routine activities. Common symptoms include:

• Persistent shoulder pain
• Shoulder stiffness and reduced mobility
• Difficulty raising the arm
• Pain while reaching behind the back
• Difficulty dressing or grooming
• Discomfort while sleeping on the affected side
• Reduced ability to perform daily activities

How Physiotherapy Can Help

Physiotherapy plays an important role in managing frozen shoulder by addressing pain, stiffness, reduced flexibility, and weakness. Treatment is selected according to your symptoms, shoulder mobility, and stage of recovery.

At Lora Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, treatment may include:

• Gentle shoulder mobility exercises
• Range-of-motion exercises
• Stretching and flexibility exercises
• Strengthening exercises
• Manual therapy where appropriate
• Pain-relief techniques
• Postural correction
• Home exercise guidance

Personalized Frozen Shoulder Treatment

Every patient experiences frozen shoulder differently. Our physiotherapy approach focuses on gradually improving movement without unnecessarily aggravating pain. Dr. D. Karunya, a senior consultant physiotherapist with 10+ years of experience, provides personalized rehabilitation guidance based on individual needs and functional goals.

Regular physiotherapy combined with prescribed home exercises can help improve shoulder movement and make everyday activities easier. Patients are guided through exercises progressively as their pain and mobility improve.