15/01/2025
Uncovering the Mystery of Frozen Shoulder:
Can Sports Massage Provide Relief?
Imagine struggling to reach for your mug of coffee or lift your arm high enough to wave at a friend. For many, this is a daily reality caused by frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis.
This condition leads to stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, and can be extremely frustrating. This post will explore the details of frozen shoulder, explain common causes and symptoms, and discuss how sports massage can be an effective way to relieve discomfort.
Understanding Frozen Shoulder.
Frozen shoulder occurs when the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and thickens, restricting movement. Although the exact cause remains unclear, certain factors increase your risk, including age, gender, and underlying health issues like diabetes.
This condition typically affects people aged 40 to 60, with women experiencing it more often than men. In fact, studies show that women are three times more likely to develop frozen shoulder than men. Moreover, frozen shoulder often follows an injury or surgery that limits shoulder movement, such as a rotator cuff tear or a stroke.
Symptoms can be very disruptive. Patients often feel a dull or achy pain in the outer shoulder that may radiate down the arm, especially at night. In some cases, pain levels can reach as high as 6 or 7 on a scale of 10, making routine activities increasingly difficult.
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