Frozen Shoulder Syndrome Relief in Broomfield
Maybe you’ve reached for an item in your cupboard or tried making your bed and suddenly felt excruciating pain in your shoulder, but you’re not sure why. You could be dealing with adhesive capsulitis or the more common name: frozen shoulder. This condition can be challenging, but chiropractic care offers a non-invasive and effective way to help restore mobility and reduce pain.
How Does Frozen Shoulder Happen?
Frozen shoulder occurs when the capsule of the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and irritated and eventually adheres to itself. Normally, the shoulder capsule has fluid that allows the bones and soft tissue to glide smoothly. With frozen shoulder, this glide diminishes as inflammation causes the layers to stick together, making movement painful and limited.
The condition can arise from a sudden trauma or, more commonly, from chronic overuse or irritation that hasn’t been addressed. Over time, this lack of mobility can lead to adhesions that further restrict movement and create a frustrating cycle of pain and stiffness.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Our goal with patients is to gradually restore movement while managing inflammation. We take a comprehensive approach that includes the following:
- Gentle range-of-motion stretches: These help to slowly increase flexibility without overloading the shoulder. Stretching is crucial but must be done gradually to avoid flare-ups.
- Ice therapy: Controlling inflammation is an important part of reducing pain and allowing for greater mobility.
- Chiropractic adjustments: These support shoulder mobility by addressing underlying joint restrictions and helping to calm the nervous system.
- Education: Our chiropractors will teach you some exercises you can do at home to aid in your healing. Sticking to a consistent routine of stretches and ice therapy can make all the difference.
We can’t overemphasize the importance of patience and progressing slowly. Trying to push through pain or regain full movement too quickly can lead to setbacks, including increased pain and inflammation. Severe cases may even require advanced interventions, such as breaking up adhesions under anesthesia. This is typically reserved for situations where there’s been little to no improvement over a long period of time.
Experience Relief, Reclaim Your Life
While frozen shoulder can be frustrating, it doesn’t have to take over your life. We want to help restore your mobility so you can move pain-free. Book an appointment with Dr. Annamarie Glenn or Dr. Logan Collins today.
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