Frozen shoulder

[PrincessBandit]

Yep, doc reckons I have frozen shoulder which is causing me so much pain down my right arm. I know I just have to keep doing the physio (very hard in the cold and when it's so painful ), but does anyone have any other suggestions as to how I might be able to assist my muscles to get over this?

p.s. I'm too big to fit in the microwave to "defrost".

[Chooky]

[Dirty_Harri]

Hey girl,

You poor thing, frozen shoulder sucks big time!! Being a physio myself, I'm going to be biased and tell you to keep going with your treatment. You could also ask your physio to refer you for corticosteroid injections if he/she thinks it appropriate. They are only a temporary cure for pain, however they can help in conjunction with physio by getting you through the painful treatment sessions. Anti-inflammatory meds are also a winner, but if you're in that much discomfort you're probably already as high as a kite . Are you putting a heat pack/ weat bag on your shoulder before treatment?

Gen

[James Deuce]

Take it out of the freezer. First dryers, and now this.

[YellowDog]

Have you tried Sauna and Steam room treatment?

Take advice first however I find it good for relieving deep rhumatic pain.

Take care

[tribsanor]

Yep, doc reckons I have frozen shoulder which is causing me so much pain down my right arm. I know I just have to keep doing the physio (very hard in the cold and when it's so painful ), but does anyone have any other suggestions as to how I might be able to assist my muscles to get over this?

p.s. I'm too big to fit in the microwave to "defrost".

Acupuncture gave me relief for weeks from muscle and nerve damage,25 years later I just live with it ! A few drinks at night and an electric blanket or a joint before bed or a combination of all or some of the above

[hayd3n]

wheat bag /hottie

a bong or 3

[BiK3RChiK]

Dawn, have you tried swimming? I go to Osteopath for my lower back/hip problems, and he has recommended swimming, especially backstroke to loosen my joints up.

I also find Omega 3 to be excellent for Joint movement. These can be bought from any health shop.

As recommended above, the wheat packs work too.

Ask you Physio what would be best for you, too. I did this with my Osteopath. They will recommend what they think is best for your situation.

All the best, and hugs to you... Pain can be such a mongrel.

[PrincessBandit]

Thanks for your posts and suggestions everyone, I appreciate it.
Just saw the doc again yesterday for xray, and the bone looks like it's a non-union. Having an ultrasound this afternoon to see what (doc assumes it's ligament) is holding the ends from moving around.

He used the name "capsulitis" for frozen shoulder and when I googled that on the interdweeb was so relieved to read that what I'm experiencing regarding the limited mobility was there to a tee.

Still doesn't answer what will happen about the non joined bone, but at least I don't feel quite as helpless regarding my shoulder now!!

Thanks heaps,
Dawn

[howdamnhard]

Yep, doc reckons I have frozen shoulder which is causing me so much pain down my right arm. I know I just have to keep doing the physio (very hard in the cold and when it's so painful ), but does anyone have any other suggestions as to how I might be able to assist my muscles to get over this?

p.s. I'm too big to fit in the microwave to "defrost".

Avoid sleeping on that side/shoulder. I had problems with my shoulder a while back and changed which side I slept on. That made a bigger difference than the physio. Dress warm and avoid movements which aggravate it, ie give it time to heal. google about.com , has quiet a bit of useful info. The problem with the shoulder joint is that nerves and muscles run through narrow spaces and when you hurt it they become inflamed and larger thus pinching it even more and thus the cycle continues. Sometimes it may require surgery to open the space up.

[howdamnhard]

Sorry should have read your last post before posting. Ligaments hold your bones together as opposed to tendons which join muscle to bone. Sounds like one of the bones in your shoulder has shifted out of place due to a torn or strained ligament. If not to bad may heal with rest but they take a long time. If to bad may require surgery to reposition it. The shoulder is a complicated joint .

[howdamnhard]

Hey girl,

You poor thing, frozen shoulder sucks big time!! Being a physio myself, I'm going to be biased and tell you to keep going with your treatment. You could also ask your physio to refer you for corticosteroid injections if he/she thinks it appropriate. They are only a temporary cure for pain, however they can help in conjunction with physio by getting you through the painful treatment sessions. Anti-inflammatory meds are also a winner, but if you're in that much discomfort you're probably already as high as a kite . Are you putting a heat pack/ weat bag on your shoulder before treatment?

Gen

As above , all good advice. The corticosteroids and anti inflammataries will reduce the swelling and thus reduce the pinching and thus reduce the pain.The warmth will speed up the healing. Still need rest or surgery to fix ligament though. Good luck and get well.

[CookMySock]

[....] or a joint before bed...

This works for me too, PB.

Although, if there is something or someone interesting to do, it can keep you awake for hours mucking around with it/them.

That stinks about your soreness. It will pass before very long though.

Steve

[sinfull]

Sounds like the same shit i had princess ! I feel for ya !
They cut me open to reattach but as i'd had it strapped for 3 month prior to that, they said it was all good and left it ! 3 Months later i pinged it again doing sweet bugger all and have had nothing but pain since ! Raise the arm to shoulder level and it collapses, feels like a tendon pops out of the way which causes geat pain !
Take yr sweet merry old time with the rehab and give it twice the time strapped up if ya can !

[SMOKEU]

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