<![CDATA[Frozen Shoulder]]>7 stretching & strengthening exercises for a frozen shoulder

https://www.health.harvard.edu/shoulders/stretching-exercises-frozen-shoulder

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998209https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998209Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:46:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:03:32 GMT]]>7 stretching & strengthening exercises for a frozen shoulder

https://www.health.harvard.edu/shoulders/stretching-exercises-frozen-shoulder

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1971263https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1971263Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:03:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:21:56 GMT]]>I guess if we do not do exercise during our young ages, bigger chances of having a frozen shoulder as we age.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1951381https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1951381Wed, 04 Dec 2019 04:21:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Thu, 20 Sep 2018 05:22:42 GMT]]>You’ll typically go through 3 phases with a frozen shoulder. Each has its own unique symptoms and timeline. I use non-steroid, anti-inflammatory rubs or doc prescribed Ketoprofen just to relieve my aches & pain whilst it heals. Owise I prefer to let it heal naturally with some careful stretches. I never chose injections as concern with long-term after effects.


Freezing stage:

You develop a pain (sometimes severe) in your shoulder any time you move it.
It slowly gets worse over time and may hurt more at night.
This can last anywhere from 6 to 9 months.
You’re limited in how far you can move your shoulder.

Frozen stage:

Your pain might get better but your stiffness gets worse.
Moving your shoulder becomes more difficult and it becomes harder to get through daily activities.
This stage can last 4-12 months.

Thawing stage:

Your range of motion starts to go back to normal.
This can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years.

For exercises, try these :-

1. Pendulum Stretch
2. Towel Stretch
3. Finger Walk on the Walls (diff angles actually help the muscle loosen up differently)
4. Armpit Stretch - just stand at armpit level & do a squat pushing yr hand down as yr ankle try to 'squat' (not a full squat). You'll feel a light muscle stretching at armpit level.
5. Inward Stretch - Hold a stretching band in & out with both hands holding each end of the stretching band. Got my band fr one of my exercise class.
6. Outward Stretch - get a large stretch and & put it round the doorknob & just keep going. Pull & Stretch, pull & Stretch.
7. Crossbody stretches - stretch one hand out & hold tight the elbow with yr other palm.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1874510https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1874510Thu, 20 Sep 2018 05:22:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:55:54 GMT]]>Frozen shoulder treatment primarily consists of pain relief and physical therapy. Exercises and stretching for frozen shoulder serves two functions First, to increase the motion in the joint Second, to minimize the loss of muscle on the affected arm (muscle atrophy). I cannot adequately emphasize the importance of therapy and exercises, as these are the key to successful frozen shoulder treatment. Physical therapists may also incorporate ultrasound, ice, heat, and other modalities into the rehabilitation for frozen shoulder. Cortisone injections are also commonly used to decrease the inflammation of shoulder joint.Usually up to three injections can be given, spanning several weeks. After three injections, if improvement is not seen it is unlikely that more injections will alter the course of frozen shoulder treatment.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871114https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1871114Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:55:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:05:37 GMT]]>am unsure what exactly frozen shoulder is…but on the shoulder unable to lift up 90degree. I got it once and only knew it when I need to lift the left hand during holiday as my usual routine doesn’t involve that. got a shock then. I just used the Ogawa shiatsu small machine to massage the shoulder. was feeling the numbing pain then, thereafter it is alright.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1862540https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1862540Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:05:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:14:42 GMT]]>Yoga will help. Fr my case, i jog and swim. It really helps

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1862488https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1862488Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:14:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:52:46 GMT]]>I just do the mobility exercises incorporating the elastic rubber bands. Has improved after a few weeks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1862396https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1862396Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:52:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:45:31 GMT]]>If u can resist steroid it’s best bcoz years later, we’ll after effects. That’s my family doc’s adv. my left shoulder has been that way for a long while but thankfully still hv my right for daily chores.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1861963https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1861963Mon, 30 Jul 2018 05:45:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:56:26 GMT]]>I have had a frozen shoulder in the past. mine got so bad I could barely lift my arm above my lap. The best way to deal with it is to do PT including your home exercise. the good news is that if you follow through you can recover.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1861945https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1861945Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:56:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:02:43 GMT]]>

Han Seo:
Anyone seek treatment for FROZEN SHOULDER? TCM? Chiropractor? Please share if your treatment was effective.


On this note, how do you take care of household chores while your shoulder heals, if you do not have a maid?
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, usually responds to a program of gradual stretching and anti-inflammatories. I find that the fastest way for patients to get pain relief is a steroid injection into the shoulder joint. This has to be given directly into the ball and socket joint (the glenohumeral joint) to be effective, as opposed to the bursa which is where most shoulder injections are given. A steroid shot typically helps with pain by relieving inflammation in the joint, but the stiffness still requires stretching to resolve. Most people will see significant improvement with an injection, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatories, but a small minority will continue to have pain and stiffness and might require a manipulation under anesthesia or a capsular release.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834001https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1834001Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:02:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:42:39 GMT]]>

hercules:

Sample:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW2GazQq3R0
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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833552https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833552Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:42:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:43:44 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
Frozen shoulders is never the end of the world

A lot of things is the end of the world for her. We have a hard time pacifying her all the time. 🤷

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833517https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833517Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:43:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:05:15 GMT]]>Frozen shoulders is never the end of the world

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833511https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833511Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:05:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:04:03 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
Ngl

Read in other threads on your frozen shoulder
An earlier post by hercules on some exercises did help in my case
I am still doing exercises prescribed by my physiotherapist. It did help. I am ok. It is just my MIL thinks it is the end of the world. Just a different perspectives. 🤷

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833510https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833510Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:04:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:49:25 GMT]]>Ngl

Read in other threads on your frozen shoulder
An earlier post by hercules on some exercises did help in my case

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833506https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1833506Mon, 12 Feb 2018 05:49:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Thu, 18 Jan 2018 01:32:19 GMT]]>After 3-4 days, my right shoulder/hand improved. Now left with bending backward my arm still a bit challenging

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829468https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1829468Thu, 18 Jan 2018 01:32:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:28:58 GMT]]>Agree with slmkhoo. My frozen shoulder developed gradually like slmkhoo. Your is sudden. It is either you didn’t take notice of it developing or something else. Better check with doctor.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828992https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828992Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:28:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:22:50 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
starlight1968sg:

Slmkhoo

Now wear or remove t shirt a challenge. I can swing my right hand forward and backward slightly but not sideways

I think it is not serious enough to see a doc.
My medical benefit is the key for not retiring soon.

If dressing is a problem and movement is limited, I think it justifies checking it out and getting some advice or treatment. Early action may mean that it requires less intervention; if you wait till you can barely move, then it may be too late to do much about it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828988https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828988Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:22:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:17:54 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
starlight1968sg:

Slmkhoo

Now wear or remove t shirt a challenge. I can swing my right hand forward and backward slightly but not sideways

your medical not covered by your company? Is it one of those scheme which you can take back in cash for the unused portion?

I think it is not serious enough to see a doc.
My medical benefit is the key for not retiring soon.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828985https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828985Tue, 16 Jan 2018 01:17:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:24:12 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
Slmkhoo

Now wear or remove t shirt a challenge. I can swing my right hand forward and backward slightly but not sideways
your medical not covered by your company? Is it one of those scheme which you can take back in cash for the unused portion?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828964https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828964Tue, 16 Jan 2018 00:24:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:32:06 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
slmkhoo:

[quote=\"starlight1968sg\"]Slmkhoo

Now wear or remove t shirt a challenge. I can swing my right hand forward and backward slightly but not sideways

Did you ignore the earlier pain and stiffness? Yours sounds bad!

It occurred suddenly[/quote]Oh. Mine crept up on me gradually.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828910https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828910Mon, 15 Jan 2018 13:32:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Frozen Shoulder on Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:43:24 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
starlight1968sg:

Slmkhoo

Now wear or remove t shirt a challenge. I can swing my right hand forward and backward slightly but not sideways

Did you ignore the earlier pain and stiffness? Yours sounds bad!

It occurred suddenly

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828904https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1828904Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:43:24 GMT