MY FROZEN SHOULDER JOURNEY - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - What's working, what didn't!
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- Frozen Shoulder, or Adhesive Capsulitis is something many people experience, especially as we age! Since many of my viewers are over 55, this video may be useful if you have frozen shoulder, or suspect you're at the beginning stage of this painful condition. What is Frozen Shoulder? What treatments are available? I am not a doctor, but In this video I will talk about my personal frozen shoulder journey, and what has worked for me!
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Beautiful and kind Kerry-Lou, hello! I am 59 years old. Аnd I suffer from frozen shoulder, 11 months. I understand you completely. I went through 6 corticosteroid injections and lots of physical therapy. You are a charmer for me with your smile. My orthopedist said, "NO shoulder surgery! It often gets worse..." I need shoulder exercises. I'm trying to avoid pills now. Thanks for sharing the experience to seek acupuncture, but I am in a small mountain town in Bulgaria and it will be difficult.
I love you so much, Kerry-Lou. I am rewatching your videos because you are stylish and very charming. Be healthy, take care! I give you a hug! Rumi
It’s good to hear from you Rumi, thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻 i’m sorry to hear that you’re going through this, too, so many people don’t know anything about it, unfortunately, you only know how bad it feels when you experience it yourself! This definitely takes a lot of patience, but I’m sending healing vibes to you and I hope you get your mobility back soon! 😘
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So sorry you're going through this. I too have frozen shoulder. Saw there doctors, first one seemed to say, it would go away, no x ray, nothing. Second did MRI said surgery, third said no surgery, and to do PT and stretches at home. A year later I have almost full movement back of my arm. It is in my predominate arm, so life was difficult for a good 6 months. Thank you for letting others know, surgery is not the answer, and it can be worked out, healed without.
Thanks for sharing your experience Nancy. It's encouraging to know that you have almost your full movement back! What turned me off of the surgery was that the surgeon said that if I have surgery, I will hate him for at least 6 weeks afterwards because it will be very painful - and then there will be months of PT - so it's not as if it's that much of a short cut. Now the other arm is in the early stages of freezing, so that's not good. Oh well, at least I know the drill now. 🙄
First of all everyone please don’t rush into surgery!
I had a frozen shoulder a few years ago, as well as other issues that require physical therapy such as carpel tunnel, trigger finger, a knee that would just give way or out and a pinched nerve.
A wonderful therapist in Palm Springs California where I live treated all the above over the years. Never had to go to therapy more than a couple of months at the most to be completely healed and back to normal, of course I always did my exercise homework faithfully! I feel it depends on the therapist in most cases!
Never had acupuncture, but I know those who have swear by its benefits 🙂
Thanks for this sound advice Cheryl. It really is amazing what physical therapy can do for so many conditions! I'm glad I didn't go the surgery route - I was close! My Physical therapist said I could be back to normal in about 2 months if I keep up the good work! (home exercises are VERY important as you probably know)😉
I'm a retired therapist and resulted in frozen shoulder from walking with crutches for another injury. I researched and came across the "Booyah Stick" and did the exercises from the TH-cam PT's "Bob and Brad"...healed but I still do stretches as joints require constant motion and contact with the surfaces on which they rest in order to get synovial fluid (lubrication) to each point of contact. Good to see you, always lovely.
Thanks very much for sharing your experience, and for this great tip! I will take a look at this video!
Hello, I have had 2 frozen shoulders... first the right then 2 years later the left. I had excellent results w/ pain and bringing on an early thaw using trigger point therapy. The first time I did the technique myself after I discovered around month 8 of the freeze. It triggered the thaw almost immediately and also immediately relieved the pain. The second time I worked w/ a massage therapist who did weekly trigger point treatments and it kept the pain under control and shortened the cycle to about 7 months from freezing to completing the thaw. NEVER allow a therapist or anyone to do forced stretching!!!! I'm so sorry you seemed to encounter doctors/therapists out of the stone age for this issue. I was lucky to find a therapist who had worked at a shoulder clinic and who understood the progression of this condition.
Thanks for this great information! That's why I love so many people sharing here! I will definitely look into the trigger point therapy, especially since the second shoulder seems to be acting up a bit too! May I ask where you live that you received such progressive care?
@@kerrylou3 Hi! I live in Los Angeles, but I first found out about trigger point when I lived in Charlottesville, VA. They have a practitioner there who referred me to a practitioner here. Also I highly recommend the book The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Charles Davies and Amber Davies. It teaches you how to do the massage yourself! That's how I got started.
It's good to see you again, Kerry-Lou! I'm so sorry about your frozen shoulder. That's wonderful that the acupuncture is helping!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻😘
I dislocated my right shoulder a few years back and take Reformer Pilates with the physical therapist who treated me. Full mobility now.
Sounds like a great way to keep your shoulders, strong and mobile! Glad you’re doing well!
Hello, I had frozen shoulder over 15 years ago. I will never forget the pain I had. It started as bursitis, then frozen shoulder came on. Well, a year later still dealing with the pain,my other shoulder started. He didnt believe me. MRI,later showed I had problems with the second one. Omg ,it was just beyond what I could deal with. Here I am today,and both of my shoulders are ok. The ortho told me I will need a shoulder replacement in years to come.
Thanks Donna, Yes, some doctors are sceptical about two frozen shoulders (Bilateral Adhesive Capsulitis) because it mostly concerns Primary frozen shoulder (the mysterious type) and doctors typically don't like mysterious conditions. Secondary frozen shoulder happens when you've injured yourself, and wasn't able to move it, so it becomes "frozen". Much more logical to explain!
Sounds like you had both types perhaps.
So glad your shoulders are OK - please keep up with gentle stretching and strengthening. 🌸
I don’t have frozen shoulders, but both my shoulders have torn rotator cuffs. I’ve been going to physical therapy for about 6 weeks to strengthen the surrounding muscles supporting the rotator cuffs. My orthopedist and I discussed surgery, but as I am the sole caregiver for my husband (dementia) and the only driver, I can’t take a year off to recover from 2 separate surgeries. The only answer has been PT. I’m now wondering if acupuncture may be the answer.
Thank you for bringing this possibility to light. I’m so glad it’s working for you!
Hi Nancy, so sorry to hear about your difficult situation there. Acupuncture as I understand it could take down inflamation, which would be really helpful with pain, therefore PT would be easier for you. Also, acupuncture could possibly stop them from becoming frozen, (secondary primary shoulder) Praying for strength for you and your husband 🙏🏻
I had terrible pain in my left arm and was initially misdiagnosed by a general practitioner, who at the same time, was brought up on multiple patient molestation charges. So I didn’t receive the early care that would have given me a fighting chance. Fast forward to surgery to release the adhesions, followed by a year of intense physical therapy. My shoulder slowly healed and returned to normal but it was an excruciating journey.
Sorry to hear what you went through! Thanks for sharing, and for helping to raise awareness!
Frozen shoulder is the worst!! I would say it took me two-three years to recover. An occupational therapist helped me so much. I went twice a week for 6 months. The stretching at therapy was awful. I wouldn’t wish frozen shoulder on anyone! I never thought it would get better, but it did. So to anyone suffering with it, have hope!
Exactly the same for me!
Thanks so much for sharing this! Yes, when you are going through this you DO think it's your new normal, thanks for the positive message! 🙏🏻
Thank you Debbie! Dealing with so much pain ! Not sure if it’s an impingement or frozen at this point, but wow… Seeing PT tomorrow to hopefully start on a path to healing… Tried acupuncture nothing massage nothing 🥲
When my shoulder was frozen I did some of the simplest stretches in the shower with the warm water focused on it. It felt good and I think it helped
Thank you! A nice warm shower is good for everything, so comforting! 😘
Good video....i have the exact problem ...massage therapy has helped as well as exercises. I have been thinking of accupuncture and listening to your video i DEFINITELY will make an appointment. Thank you
I have end result arthritis in my R shoulder so can relate to the pain. But I HAVE to have surgery. I so hope it doesn’t end up being frozen.
Glad you’re better! This was so infornative!
PS..Orthopedic surgeons DO tend to be cocky!
Thank you! Good luck with your surgery. I think with the right follow up Physical Therapy you'll be good ;-D
You seem to have experience with those surgeons! 😁
So glad to see you back, just talking about anything. Lol. I hope your shoulder gets to feeling better!😊. Im 65 and all of a sudden I started having pain in my ankle, getting older isnt fun. I pray alot!!
Aw, thanks so much Cindy! For a while I didn't feel like being on camera, the medication made me groggy and tired, but feeling SO much better now. I hope your ankle rights itself soon! 💕
Torn rotater cuff ….physio and acupuncture helped a great deal for last year. I still have limited mobility and an ache. But you have inspired me to get more acupuncture. Thank you……it is worth a shot for me I am a lot better from the treatments but not perfect. I like your outlook that there may still be opportunities for greater improvement. Thank you ….very motivating and so relevant. Wishing you full recovery. You look spectacular!! Happy new year🎉
Thanks so much Debra, I had an acupuncture session yesterday, and if really felt like something was "releasing". When I went to PT today, he said "wow, you're moving much better today!" I think most of us have been through so much with this condition, that were just grateful to just have minimal pain, and to get SOME movement back - but really we should be trying to strive for full motion if possible. Sending (complete) healing vibes your way! ☺️💕
Im suffering with this so I appreciate the advice
I don’t have frozen shoulder but your video was very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching, at least now you can advise other people who may have it ☺️
I’m in the uk and had frozen shoulder gradually set in from January this year 2024 mine was so bad I was unable to work , I drive an Hgv for a living, so had no choice, for safety reasons. It is incredibly important to keep stretching the shoulder joint throughout the phases as much as you can tolerate. I opted for capsular release surgery, basically it slingshotted me along the road to recovery, as I needed to get back to work , as I needed to be earning money again. I’m not saying the surgery performed on me is the answer for everyone, and with physical therapy this condition will improve over time, but it is a long journey and for me I can honestly say I have around 90% of my movement back and it continues to improve with Physiotherapy. Good luck to everyone with this condition, it is truly debilitating, but it will improve whatever route you choose.
I've had tendonitis in my shoulders since my 40's. It's painful and the healing is tedious. At this point in my life now, I haven't suffered the frozen symptoms but being post-menopausal certainly comes with not so fun surprises. I woke up 4 days ago with extreme pain in the ball of my left foot. I couldn't put weight on it or flex it in any direction. Within 48 hours it was swollen to the point that I struggled to put on shoes. My Dr. suspects my blood pressure medication caused a case of gout due to one of the ingredients that is a diuretic which is known to cause this painful side effect for some people. Lucky me. 😕 He changed my medication and gave me another prescription to reduce the swelling and pain. I have my fingers crossed that this will go away and not reoccur. I hope your shoulder issue clears up soon!
Thanks so much for sharing this experience, the more information we can share the better for everyone! Sending healing vibes your way 🌸
@@kerrylou3 Thank you!
I got frozen shoulder due to a "change in immune system" following contracting COVID. It developed slowly over a few months. I also had a severe case of vertigo. When I went through physical therapy for the vertigo, I started noticing an improvement in the frozen should. The one stretch that helped me the most with my shoulder was with a pulley hooked at the top of a door. You can use your "good" arm to help aid in lifting your frozen arm and coax it to stretch further with less pain.
You are such a sweet light and I love your videos. This one has hit the mark especially. I have been a year healing from plantar fasciitis in one foot, started getting it in the other. Now? I have frozen shoulder 😩 …it’s wonderful to know this DOES get better too. Just when I felt like it couldn’t be worse than walking around on a foot that feels like someone repeatedly hit it with a hammer, now I can’t put my own bra on, and it’s painful sleeping too..😆 thank you for your enlightening information ❤
I'm so glad to hear your getting better..❤
Thank you so much, 🙏🏻
Glad to heard you are doing good now. ❤Wishing you the best in this 2024🎉 dear Kerry. I always said to my kids ,learning from others stories is going ahead to the problem.❤
Thank you Beatriz, that's a very good saying! Knowledge is power 🙏🏻💕
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For me, I had it on both of my shoulders and it took almost two years to get it over with it. There was about 3 months gap between the two. For me, nothing helped except for time. And that's what my ortho doctor and physical therapist told me from the beginning. In the first ‘freezing stage” PT helped loosen the muscle around the shoulder and lessened the secondary pains in the scapula area due to a frozen shoulder. But during the ‘frozen stage’ no change in the range of motion through PT. Both ortho doctor and PT said it's better to leave it alone until it reaches the ‘thawing stage.’ So I didn't resume PT until the thawing stage. About Acupuncture, which I tried, it could help and not help at all. I tried two different acupuncturists in my freeze stage(worsening stage), and it did nothing. But I know for sure if you try it in the frozen and thawing stages it will be helpful since it gets rid of inflammation and promotes the healing process where it was damaged by inflammation.
Steroid injection didn't do a thing on both of my shoulders. I wish I knew about trigger point therapy.
That's the only thing I haven't tried.
It definitely was a journey, quite a long journey. Be patient for sure. Thank you for sharing your experience with such a positive outlook. Hope you get better soon!
Happy New Year Kerry-Lou and good luck with your shoulder 😢. Looking forward to seeing your 2024 videos.
Thanks so much!
I hope you will feel much better soon!
Thank you!
I had frozen shoulder and it was so painful!!! It was a nightmare!
I am so glad you are feeling better. Goes to show you how sometimes things happen. I have been having pain on my upper arms. I thought maybe from weights, so I am taking it easy with exercise. I hope it gets better soon.....thanks for sharing..................MINDY
Thank you. Sorry to hear about your pain, keep an eye on it, pain from weights shouldn't last too long to feel better. If it persists, maybe the doctor can do the physical tests to see if it's beginning of frozen shoulder. If you catch it fast, and you're po-active, healing will occur much quicker! Good luck x
@@kerrylou3 THANKS FOR THE ADVICE..i WILL CHECK INTO IT......HUGS
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That was very interesting, so pleased that acupuncture works for you. Good luck 🥰
Thank you!
I got frozen shoulder from playing tennis, I went for an overhead ball and missed it which resulted in my frozen shoulder. I went to PT for two months with no progress so I researched YT and found a masseuse who showed how to loosen the knotty area by rubbing it very hard until it loosened enough for me to raise my arm. I then saw a Bob and Brad video where they recommended dead hanging from a bar to strengthen the shoulders. I only had to hang two separate times which released the impingement in my shoulder. I think I had a pinched nerve that released from hanging just a short time. My sister developed horrible frozen shoulder from sleeping on her arm after a hard day. She was in terrible pain and was told she would need months of therapy. She did what I told her and in a week was cured. She just went to a playground and hung from the bars they had there. She took a week to resolve but it was still pretty quick.
Thank you, sorry to hear about your injury, and I'm glad you're feeling better now. Yes, massage feels wonderful, and that's helping me also. Regarding hanging from a bar, with a frozen shoulder most people could not do that, because it it's like the joint is "fused" into a ball. You can't even move your arm in front of you past shoulder height, it could literally break or tear something. I would think hanging might be a great thing for a healthier shoulder to maintain health, even if something is impinged perhaps. Of course, people should always check with their medical professional. Best 🙏🏻
I have been to an acupuncturist for m cortisol level. And he put needles in my hand that was for my pituitary gland, which I don’t have. That one kind of hurt. So I asked him to skip that one. He was trying to get my adrenal glands working. I think he helped. And I didn’t have to take any steroids. I’m thinking of going back to him. I think you go for four weeks. Then go back once a week to keep it working. And I’m seriously considering it. I didn’t think it would be fun. But I laid there and couldn’t move. But I was so relaxed. He also checks under my tongue. I’m not sure what for. I think it’s some kind of Chinese medicine.
Thank you for sharing. My acupuncture therapist is Chinese also, plus he's a Podiatrist. He believes in eastern and western medicine. I said to him as he worked on me, "wow, this is so mysterious, how this works" He said that it really wasn't, and went on to explain about the Chi energy running along our meridians in our bodies, and how they get out of wack, (he didn't say "out of wack" lol!) Anyway, it would take years for us to understand, but I would rather try this than take an endless amounts of drugs etc! Wishing you all the best in health! KL
R u in the US
If so what is the linkof this Acupuncture doctor
Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤
You’re welcome- Thanks for watching! 😊
I hurt my bicep and the soreness went into my shoulder. :(
Oh no! Hope you get better quickly!
I had this and luckily my doctor knew straight away the correct treatment. I was super lucky in that one steroid injection fixed it. 🙏
So great to get an early diagnosis! Stay healthy! 🙏🏻
I had never heard of this. Thank you ❤
You're welcome -Neither had I! I wish I knew more about it from the get go, it would have helped to start treatment earlier.
Informative details given by you, I'm accupressurist and frozen shoulder repaing is very easy and simple in acupressure.... thanks a lot... i like your every video ❤
Thanks so much! 🙏🏻
Are you free now? I have had this problem for the last 1 year
I am indeed! I've been pain free for the last 6 months, and I've got ALMOST full mobility back. I can almost do a T shape with my arms outstretched on the floor (laying on my back) my arms used to touch the floor. Not doing PT any longer due to the time and expense, I think my yoga is helping and at home stretching. Please keep up with whatever recovery method you are practicing, good luck to you!
Thank you Kerry-Lou for that information. Glad to hear you are getting better. You are beautiful as always. Many blessings to you for this New Year💕
Thank you so much!
I had a frozen shoulder for several months - at about age 60. My doctor said there was no known cause, but PT is what cured me. It took a few months. I wish you the best outcome; mine is completely healed. I never received an injection - the pain was significant - but continued PT really restored me. I hope acupuncture is helpful to you!❤❤❤
Thanks Maureen, sharing you story really encourages everyone going through this! 🌸
I joined a restorative yoga class which focuses on good stretching. It has been a game changer for me.
That sounds wonderful, I love yoga and would like to get into it a bit more seriously 😊🙏🏻
I’ve had frozen shoulder for 9 years and have done all you’ve done plus surgery. Still frozen, but no pain unless I try to reach up. I’ve learned to live with it 🤷🏻♀️ and adapt to what range of motion I have.
Sorry for responding late. Gosh, you've really gone through it with your shoulder! I'm holding out hope for you that it gets better! 🙏🏻
I have frozen shoulder started 6 years ago it went away during the first year and 5 years later it came back with a vengeance now I'm loosing muscle in that arm. My husband don't have time to drive me 2 hour to the doctor so I'm dealing with it. Now getting it in the other
I'm so sorry that you're going through this, it's something people just don't understand unless they've experienced it themselves. If you cannot get to the doctor, can you get physical therapy? I feel that's what's speeding my process along. The physical therapy does hurt at first, but it does get the arm moving over time. Also, do try to exercise as much as you can, to prevent further atrophy of the muscles. Sometimes frozen shoulder is caused by thyroid problems, or diabetes, so please get that checked by your doctor if you haven't already.
My first arm is no longer in pain, I can raise it forward quite well, but not really high to the side. The second one is not as bad as the first one was, let's hope it stays that way. Sending healing energy your way! KL 🙏🏻
I especially love these "less glamorous" practical quality-of-live videos. This is the substance of timeless wise women .... please keep sharing your life journey and the secrets no one else speaks about. Love you!
Swimming helped me lots.
Wow... this sounds like exactly what I have going on! I did injure mine though, I do furniture refinishing and I remember the exact movement that caused it. I'll def check into some physical therapy for it. I'm sure there are some videos on you tube.... thank you for sharing your experience! I'm glad you are getting better!
Thanks so much for sharing Nancy. If it's through an injury, usually the injury happens, you can't move it - THEN you get Secondary frozen shoulder. Or possibly you may have had Primary frozen shoulder at the beginning stage and that movement (usually a very sharp pain that throbs for a minute) made you aware of it. But best not to guess, because it could be a partial tear - get to the doctor, usually they make you wait 6 weeks for an MRI which tells you EXACTLY what's going on, (they make you do PT first 🙄) Sending healing vibes your way! 🙏🏻
I had one and it was sooooo painful!
Oh yes, it happened to me in my 50's. EGAD! I couldn't even raise my arm to wash my hair, or anything else. I was basically one armed for a year. Terribly painful in the beginning is right. Physical therapy was painful, but effective. I don't think most doctors would recommend surgery unless there is actually an injury to repair. More damage and more likely to freeze again. I've had acupuncture for my back issues, but it is always just a very temporary relief for me.
Thank you - only those who have gone through this truly understand what it's like! The left shoulder isn't painful anymore, working on getting full range of motion back. Now the right shoulder is at the painful freezing stage unfortunately, Oh well, at least I know all about the process now. 😏 And yes, no surgery for me.
@@kerrylou3 sorry to see that you are going through this again. Hope you have a better recovery.
At the beginning of my menopause journey, I had a frozen shoulder too. It bothered me for a year and then went away. Never came back so far (10 years on)
Ah! the things we have to go through! So glad to hear yours went away - gives me hope!
@@kerrylou3 A friend of mine, much older than me, warned me about this. It is definitely linked to menopause and it does go away but it can take time (which means pain). Hoping yours has had enough soon 😉🤞🍀
Hello. First of all ..A very big thank you for this video. I am 36 years old, hypothyroidic and having a right frozen shoulder.
Therapy is going on after days and nights ( awful ) of pain and diagnosis . I have stuck myself on exercises and hot water bag. Now, days are going better . But nights are equally horrifying, no sleep plus my fingers prick in pain and swell up till the wrist. I can't get back to sleep unless I do a little movement or exercise in the dark itself .
So sorry you're going through this horrible experience. Most people just don't understand how painful it is. Thankfully the pain is behind me, and the range of motion is almost back to normal. So many ailments are worse at night, just when we need to sleep the most! I think the therapy did help, even though I thought my PT guy was a torturous monster at the time! 😂 Sending healing vibes your way, please know this will pass, (I hope quickly) ❤️🩹
I had a frozen shoulder that had to be manipulated by the orthopedic doctor. Very painful.
Sorry for the delay in response, thanks for sharing!
I had a terrible fall and broke my arm and collarbone. Had surgery with screws, nail and a plate put in. It’s been almost 6 weeks and the pain is excruciating, just as bad as day one, nothing has helped. I am now informed that I have frozen shoulder and it’s recommended that I have a cortisone shot and aggressive pt. I am so tired from the pain so will probably try the shot. I hope it works, I do not think I can withstand another surgery. It’s a tough recovery, I hope things get better soon, your video has been informative, thank you!
The besr video exaztly what i have
So sorry that you’re suffering with a frozen shoulder! I’m happy to say that I am now unfrozen and have regained my range of motion 😊 I hope you get better soon and the pain goes away.
@@kerrylou3 wow makes me cry to have this support now my shoulder is still in the first stage
Hello Gorgeous Kerry Lou, you are such a positive person, and iam sure your gonna get perfect soon..And such a great information, we are often told by doctors for every pain after 50, its the hormone...and we just don't know what to do...so such info is always great. I myself was diagnosed wrongly for a simple muscle spasm...and given all wrong treatments, but finally i found an amazing physiotherapist who restored me well....iam back to my workouts... workouts is the best for all types of body. Anyways, back to you, Kerry you jave a very Happy, healthy and filled with positive energies in 2024... 💕💕💕💕
Thanks so much Smita, I am feeling positive for 2024! I'm on the mend for one shoulder, and at least I know what to do now for the other one! I'm glad that you found someone good to take care of you. Wish you all the best, hugs! Kerry-Lou
I had frozen shoulder a few years ago at 54, and it was unbelievably painful. Went to a PT who determined I needed a cortisone shot after several appointments and exercising at home. She explained that it could take up to 10 days before there would be a noticeable difference in movement. What neither of us expected was my reaction to the cortisone. I was awake for over 36 hours with a massive tension headache. My entire upper body was red and warm. It literally took the 10 days before there was improvement in my therapy. All of this because I reached behind to unhook my bra like I'd done for years. Never again though! My arm is still weak compared to what it used to be. My other shoulder tweaks with pain every now and again and I pray it never becomes frozen. Wish I would've known about acupuncture because I would've tried it. Best of luck to you in your healing journey!!
Thank you so much for your good wishes. I'm so sorry to hear about your bad experience with the cortisone shot, what a terrible experience! Regarding the lack of strength, are you exercising to the extent that you can? My first arm is feeling much better, no more pain, but still have some work to do on range of motion. Second arm is not great, but I don't think it will be as bad as the first. I'm still going for PT and acupuncture both of which are helping, but soo expensive! yikes! Wishing you all the best! KL x
Happy New Year Kerry-Lou glad to hear you're on the improve. I remember my Mum had frozen shoulder many, many years ago and she found the cortisone injection did the trick. I think she had it quite soon after diagnosis. Take care 😊 feel better 😍
Thanks Jen, I will probably try the Cortisone if I feel my other (right) shoulder getting worse! All the best to you 🌸
So glad that you are on the mend and thanks for sharing your story.
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I’m 65 years old and has had frozen shoulder for 8 years now!!! I have tried everything, physio therapy, chiropractors, lazer therapy and cortisone shots now I’m trying massage therapy as the muscles are getting very tight ….very frustrating
Sorry for the delay in response, and for what you're going through! Wishing you all the best on your healing journey! 🙏🏻
For me, I had it on both of my shoulders and it took almost two years to get it over with it. There was about 3 months gap between the two. For me, nothing helped except for time. And that's what my ortho doctor and physical therapist told me from the beginning. In the first ‘freezing stage” PT helped loosen the muscle around the shoulder and lessened the secondary pains in the scapula area due to a frozen shoulder. But during the ‘frozen stage’ no change in the range of motion through PT. Both ortho doctor and PT said it's better to leave it alone until it reaches the ‘thawing stage.’ So I didn't resume PT until the thawing stage. About Acupuncture, which I tried, it could help and not help at all. I tried two different acupuncturists in my freeze stage(worsening stage), and it did nothing. But I know for sure if you try it in the frozen and thawing stages it will be helpful since it gets rid of inflammation and promotes the healing process where it was damaged by inflammation.
It definitely was a journey. Thank you for sharing your experience with such a positive outlook. Hope you get better soon!
Hi, my frozen should is from injury, been to many doctors and mri, been to 2 surgeon, and plus l am going for therapy tomorrow too, hugsssss ❤❤
I wish you all the best Jane, hopefully you can avoid surgery but I know in some cases you need it. Sending healing vibes your way! 🙏🏻
@@kerrylou3 HI, thank you so very much, l seen another doctor today and he said no surgery for me, l just need to have therapy he said, so thats good, thank you again, hugsssss