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Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder: What helps?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Feb 9 9:24pm | Replies (76)Comment receiving replies
Thanks, @colleenyoung . I imagine it could be posture or compensation. I've tried to adjust my stance myself, with inconclusive results.
I had a bad experience with PT, so I don't completely trust it. This whole problem started last winter with something that appeared to be tendinitis. My physician recommended PT. The therapist worked me pretty hard, and after eight or nine weeks, my shoulder seized up. The therapist didn't know what the problem was, didn't recognize a frozen shoulder. I stuck with the treatments for a couple more weeks and then left, and it's been downhill ever since. I have wondered if PT made things worse instead of better in the early stage.
On the other hand, I have a friend who knows a PT who specializes in shoulder issues, so I may give that person a try.
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In my experience not all PTs are great. I found one for my RTS and TKR. HE IS AWESOME ! Is A DPT (doctor of physical therapy) and has many more credentials at a young age now 31. He uses many modalities such as manipulation,
massage, EMS, Cupping, dry needling, along with equipment to name a few. He thinks out of the box.
Prior to my first surgery my surgeon said go find somewhere you would like to go for therapy after my RTS. So I researched the different places in my area by calling and visiting them to ask questions before finding the one and to date couldn’t be more pleased. A great therapist is just as important as a great surgeon. Good luck to all
Also he explained after therapy ends (he set me up with exercises)I need to continue regimen for foreseeable future( in other words forever commitment). Commitment on our part is key is well. Therapy is not for the weak.
Good luck to all!!!!
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I had a torn rotator cuff and was given a cortisone injection that lasted 2 weeks. I was also prescribed physical therapy and home exercises to do 3x day. The exercises and therapy only seemed to aggravate the condition. The doctor then said to rest the arm for 8 weeks and then try therapy again. I developed frozen shoulder, but was glad that I didn't have to constantly use an ice pack . The second round of pt was painful, but productive. I was in pain for a day or two afterward, but my range of motion was getting better. Pain is always a symptom. There's no harm in seeking second opinions. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.