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Frozen shoulder stages

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Did you know that the frozen shoulder usually has 3 stages that the shoulder will go through.

  • Freezing stage – may last from 10 to 36 weeks long. Intense pain, even at rest, limitation of the range of motion of the joint.
  • Frozen stage – may last from 4 to 12 month. Pain only with movement. Significant adhesions and limited shoulder ( GlenoHumeral joint) motion with substitute motions of the scapula. Possible atrophy of Rotator cuff Biceps and triceps.
  • Thawing stage – may last from 2 to 24 month. No pain, significant capsular restrictions from adhesions. Some never regain normal Range Of Motion.

All the stages will vary from person to person and will mostly depend on the self-care and the therapy. It is very essential to continue Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture on a weekly basis along with self-care to icrease the healing process.

What is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder has another name which is Adhesive capsulitis. Frozen Shoulder is an inflammation and thickening of the shoulder capsule.

Characteristics

  • Dense adhesions
  • Capsular thickening/ capsular restrictions, leading to restrictions in the GlenoHumeral joint (GH) that effects the range of motion.
  • Capsular folds in the axillary recess lose the ability to stretch, insidious onset usually between ages 40 – 60 yrs.

Primary reason for Frozen Shoulder

  • Underlying cause is unknown.
  • May be due to chronic inflammation in contractile or synovial tissues (such as Biceps tendons, rotator cuff of joint capsule)
  • It is common to assess faulty posture and muscle imbalance with primary frozen shoulder, this can predispose the subacromial space to impingement syndrome.

Secondary reason for Frozen Shoulder

  • Develops due to another condition, such as OA, RA, and Trauma followed y e period of immobilization.
  • Associated with conditions such as Diabetes and Hyper kyphosis.

The GH has a capsular patter which means some movement will get restricted first followed by others. First will get restricted external rotation followed by Abduction followed by Internal rotation.

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What is a Tension type Headache?

Tension headache treatment massage oakvilleSometimes referred to as fibrocytic Headache ( HA ).

  • The Most common type of HA.
  • Occurrence in female is greater than in man.
  • Usually not sever enough to affect daily life activity.
  • Massage, along with NSAIDS, are common treatments.
  • Trigger points are often a cause of HA, increase in Muscle resting tension can cause of compression of blood vessels, nerves, and other cervical structures.

Symptoms and Characteristics that people may experience along Tension type of HA:

  • Dull, aching, diffuse pain, often worse at the end of the day, or first thing in the morning.
  • Often has a discernible cause ( e.g. poor posture ).
  • Normally does not involve nausea or vomiting.
  • Often alleviate by physical activity.
  • Severity and duration is very individual.
  • May be frequent, episodic, or chronic.
  • Deep moist heat and stretch can often reduce the pain – “ good self care “.

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