Frozen Shoulder Cure

The frozen shoulder stretch is something we’ve all done before at one time or another. In fact it comes so naturally to us whenever we get any pain or discomfort in the shoulder and neck area that we hardly know we are doing it. Falling asleep in a bad position, sitting for hours at the computer, and even bad posture are orthopedic no-no’s that can cause pain, but a segment of the population suffer the condition even without these obvious causes, and they are the ones most in need of knowing how to do the proper exercises for frozen shoulder in order to get effective relief.

Frozen shoulder is characterized by stiffness or loss of motion in the shoulder, thus the term “frozen,” and it is also accompanied by pain or discomfort. The medical condition most commonly affects those in the 40 to 60 year old age bracket with no recorded predisposition to sex, occupation, or even arm dominance, but diabetics are most prone to it. The causes are not fully understood, but it involves the thickening and contracting of tissue in the shoulder joint area.

The condition usually gets better on its own but this may take two to three years. In the interim, anti-inflammatory drugs are usually prescribed to control the pain and restore motion. In addition, there are some very helpful frozen shoulder stretches you can do yourself.

First, apply heat to the affected shoulder. This can be done by taking a hot shower for 10 to 15 minutes. Next, while sitting or standing, swing your arms front to back, then side to side, and finally swing them in circles. Nothing more than mild pain should be felt. Stop the exercise immediately if you feel too much pain. Do this a few minutes each day for a week, then supplement it by holding light weights of about a pound or two in each hand.

This frozen shoulder stretch is just one of many exercises you can do for a fuller, pain-free life!