Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition in which the shoulder becomes painful and stiff because the capsule around the joint thickens and tightens. It is common between 40 and 60 years of age, is more frequent in people with diabetes or thyroid disease, and can follow an injury or a long period of immobility.
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The three stages
- Freezing: increasing pain, worse at night, with a gradual loss of movement (about 2–9 months)
- Frozen: pain eases but stiffness is marked, and everyday tasks such as combing the hair or reaching behind the back are hard
- Thawing: movement slowly returns over months
The whole course can last one to three years, though earlier treatment can reduce suffering.
Treatment
- Gentle stretching and physiotherapy, which are the mainstay
- Pain relief, heat, and in some cases steroid injections
- Control of diabetes and thyroid disease
- Procedures under anaesthesia are considered only for stubborn cases
Homeopathic pain management
At Welling Homeopathy we offer individualised homeopathic treatment aimed at relieving pain and supporting recovery of movement, combined with simple exercises. Please see a doctor if shoulder pain follows a fall, comes with chest pain or breathlessness, or if the shoulder becomes hot and swollen.
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
Frozen shoulder treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for frozen shoulder treatment in Mumbai, you can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists of Welling Homeopathy at our Mumbai clinics, or consult online from anywhere in India and abroad. Our doctors begin with a detailed case-taking so that your treatment is custom-made for you. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.
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Frequently asked questions about frozen shoulder
1. What are the stages of frozen shoulder?
There are usually three: a painful freezing stage with increasing stiffness, a frozen stage where pain eases but movement is very limited, and a thawing stage in which movement slowly returns. The whole course often takes one to three years, though it varies.
2. Is frozen shoulder more common with diabetes or thyroid disease?
Yes. It is more frequent in people with diabetes and thyroid disease, and after an injury, surgery or long immobilisation of the arm. Good control of those conditions is part of the overall care.
3. Should I rest a frozen shoulder or keep moving it?
Complete rest tends to worsen stiffness. Gentle pain-free range-of-motion exercises, often guided by a physiotherapist, are generally advised; avoid forcing the shoulder through sharp pain.
4. Can homeopathy help with frozen shoulder?
Homeopathy is offered as individualised, supportive care to help manage pain and stiffness, alongside physiotherapy and your doctor’s advice. See our full page on the treatment of frozen shoulder for details.
