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Contents
  • Physical Therapy
  • Glucocorticoid Injections
  • Suprascapular Nerve Block

Overcoming Frozen Shoulder: Effective Therapies You Need to Know!

Overcoming Frozen Shoulder: Effective Therapies You Need to Know!

Why It Matters

Frozen shoulder can be a painful and limiting condition, but several therapies offer hope. Discover the most effective treatments to regain your shoulder mobility.
Contents
  • Physical Therapy
  • Glucocorticoid Injections
  • Suprascapular Nerve Block

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a cornerstone treatment for frozen shoulder, focusing on gentle exercises to improve range of motion. Stretching and strengthening exercises, often guided by a therapist, can help reduce stiffness and pain. While aggressive therapy can cause discomfort, gradual and consistent exercises are beneficial.

Glucocorticoid Injections

Injections of glucocorticoids, like triamcinolone, can provide short-term pain relief and improve mobility. These injections are particularly effective when given early in the course of the condition. They are often combined with a local anesthetic for more immediate relief.
Frozen shoulder is a condition characterized by pain and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. Effective treatments include physical therapy and glucocorticoid injections.

Suprascapular Nerve Block

A suprascapular nerve block can be used to alleviate severe pain by blocking the nerve signals. This procedure can be done in conjunction with other therapies to enhance pain relief and improve shoulder function. It is particularly useful in the early painful phase of frozen shoulder.

FAQs

How does physical therapy help frozen shoulder?

It improves range of motion and reduces stiffness through exercises.

Are glucocorticoid injections effective?

Yes, they offer short-term relief and are most effective early on.

What is a suprascapular nerve block?

It's a procedure that blocks nerve signals to reduce shoulder pain.

Key Takeaways

A combination of therapies can offer significant relief and improvement for frozen shoulder.
Explore therapy options for your shoulder with Doctronic's insights today!
Additional References
  1. Favejee MM, Huisstede BM, Koes BW. Frozen shoulder: effectiveness of interventions. Br J Sports Med 2011.
  2. Page MJ, Green S, Kramer S, et al. Manual therapy and exercise for adhesive capsulitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014.
  3. Buchbinder R, Green S, Youd JM, et al. Oral steroids for adhesive capsulitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.