Shoulder Pain Bristol

Frozen shoulder

If you are suffering from shoulder pain, you may be suffering from frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder impacts mobility, preventing you from carrying out your everyday activities. It can be very painful, and the persistent pain can get worse when lying down, which might prevent you from sleeping at night. It is estimated that as many as 1 in 20 people in the UK will suffer this condition in their lifetime, and it is most common in people aged between 40 and 60 years of age.

 What is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is a clear case of the body not working properly. It affects your mobility, preventing you from doing everyday activities, and is often very painful. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, it is a condition that leads to pain and stiffness of the shoulder.

Symptoms

Frozen shoulder symptoms typically get progressively worse over several months or years. The pain can be severe for the first two to nine months, followed by an increasing loss of function. Having a frozen shoulder can affect everyday activities, and in really severe cases you may not be able to move your arm at all.

What causes Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder occurs when the flexible tissue surrounding the shoulder joint inflames and thickens. This leads to pain, stiffness, inflammation, and a loss of movement. Many things can increase the risk of developing a frozen shoulder. These include a previous shoulder injury or shoulder surgery, poor posture, or repetitive movements. Also diabetes, and other health conditions such as heart disease and stroke.