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Frozen shoulder
(adhesive
capsulitis)
Frozen
shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a disorder characterized
by pain and loss of motion or stiffness in the shoulder. It
affects about two percent of the general population. It is
more common in women between the ages of 40 years to 70
years old.
Frozen shoulder occurs much more commonly in individuals
with diabetes, affecting 10 percent to 20 percent of these
individuals. Other medical problems associated with
increased risk of frozen shoulder include: hypothyroidism,
hyperthyroidism, Parkinson's disease, and cardiac disease or
surgery. Frozen shoulder can develop after a shoulder is
injured or immobilized for a period of time. Attempts to
prevent frozen shoulder include early motion of the shoulder
after it has been injured.
Symptoms:
Pain due to frozen shoulder is usually dull or aching. It
can be worsened with attempted motion. The pain is usually
located over the outer shoulder area and sometimes the upper
arm. The hallmark of the disorder is restricted motion or
stiffness in the shoulder. The affected individual cannot
move the shoulder normally. Motion is also limited when
someone else attempts to move the shoulder for the patient.
Some physicians have described the normal course of a frozen
shoulder as having three stages:
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Stage one: In the "freezing"
stage, which may last from six weeks to nine months, the
patient develops a slow onset of pain. As the pain
worsens, the shoulder loses motion.
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Stage two: The "frozen" stage is
marked by a slow improvement in pain, but the stiffness
remains. This stage generally lasts four months to nine
months.
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Stage three: The final stage is
the "thawing", during which shoulder motion slowly
returns toward normal. This generally lasts five months
to 26 months.
Root Causes:Most often, frozen
shoulder occurs with no associated injury or discernible
cause. There are patients who develop a frozen shoulder
after a traumatic injury to the shoulder, but this is not
the usual cause. Some risk factors for developing a frozen
shoulder include:
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Age & Gender
Frozen shoulder most commonly affects patients between
the ages of 40 to 60 years old, and it is twice as
common in women than in men.
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Endocrine Disorders
Patients with diabetes are at particular risk for
developing a frozen shoulder.
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Shoulder Trauma or Surgery
Patients who sustain a shoulder injury, or undergo
surgery on the shoulder can develop a frozen shoulder
joint. When injury or surgery is followed by prolonged
joint immobilization, the risk of developing a frozen
shoulder is highest.
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Other Systemic Conditions
Several systemic conditions such as heart disease and
Parkinson's disease have also been associated with an
increased risk for developing a frozen shoulder.
Herbs
which is useful:
Erand
(Ricinus
communis):
Erand can be applied on frozen shoulder, gout & rheumatic swellings with
beneficial results. A decoction of the roots of castor plant
is very helpful in treating lumbago &
rheumatism.
Ashwagandha (Withania
Somnifera):
Ashwagandha is a rejuvenative that helps maintain proper
nourishment of the tissues, particularly muscle and bone
which is due to frozen shoulder,
while supporting the proper function of the adrenals and
reproductive system. A unique herb with anti-stress adaptogenic action that leads to better physical fitness and
helps cope with life's daily stress. It is especially
beneficial in stress related disorders such as arthritis,
hypertension, diabetes, general debility.
Shatavari (Asparagus
racemosus
):
 Asparagus is used by Ayurveda in the treatment of
rheumatism and edema due to heart failure.
Shatavari roots have been
recognized in Ayurveda as a drug acting on all tissues as a
powerful anabolic.
This cooling and bitter herb is also known for it's
anti-inflammatory qualities and used in frozen shoulder. Its
cooling action also works on chronic fevers, rheumatism,
inflamed membranes of the lungs, Stomach, Kidneys and Sexual
organs. It also used as a nervine tonic.
Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus
globulus):
Eucalyptus oil is useful as a
warming oil when used for muscular aches like frozen
shoulder pain,
rheumatoid arthritis, sprains etc. It is
also used in inhalations for deep bronchial infection or in
massage oil for muscular aches, frozen shoulder, poor blood
circulation and arthritic complaints.
Exercise :
Stretch your shoulders:
Strengthen the tendons around your shoulders: There
are many ways to strengthen the tendons that surround your
shoulders, but the single best method that I know of is to
hang on a bar.
Stretch your spine:
Diet :
When it
comes to diet, it is very important to avoid eating toxins
and foods that Kill.
Important part of your diet should also be water intake.
Life
Style :
Do meditation
Walk or jog in the nature
Do not exhaust yourself !
Do not exercise with full stomach !
Do not hurt yourself !
Ayurvedic Supplements :
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