Frozen shoulder

pennie
By pennie

Does anyone suffer from 'frozen shoulder syndrome'? Do you know of a good doctor or physiotherapist specialising in this problem? Thank you for any help you can give.

By pennie• 20 Aug 2011 21:28
pennie

I'm happy to say that I'm not diabetic,and although I've been a registered nurse for 33 years,I've never been on the receiving end of such a painful affliction before! Obviously,back home,I would have gone to my GP but haven't had reason to see one since being out here,hence my request for advice! And many thanks again to you all for you help an advice.

By ghazalz• 20 Aug 2011 20:56
ghazalz

Then in my case it was definitely internal muscle injury as my BG is normal :)

By Rags1• 20 Aug 2011 20:54
Rating: 5/5
Rags1

Though it can certainly result from injury or an arthritic condition frozen shoulder can also be caused by longer term elevated blood glucose (BG) levels and can be prevelent in diabetics.

I am not a medical professional but I am a child onset T-1 diabetic and suffered from both frozen shoulders and hips through most of my mid to late 30's.  Long term normilalizaton of my BG was the resolution for my frozen shoulder problems.

Physical and massage therapy offered temporary relief but normalized BG was the key for me.

If you are a diabetic I would recommed working with your medical team to develop a BG normalization strategy including a nutrition and excercise plan which should help with frozen shoulder problems.

Best regards,

By ghazalz• 20 Aug 2011 20:51
ghazalz

Brufen, deep heat, balm, pain relieving sprays all are nothing in this condition...even sometimes you are afraid of being touched by the arm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adhesive_capsulitis_of_shoulder

By flor1212• 20 Aug 2011 20:18
flor1212

I would suppose bad sleeping position?It's either a pulled string or injured muscle? Or a blood vein problem.  So it's really a massage thing who will do the trick!

By ghazalz• 20 Aug 2011 20:12
Rating: 4/5
ghazalz

Frozen shoulder is more than that flor1212 It’s a painful condition in which you are unable to move your arm above a certain height...it needs a professional physiotherapist, warm/cold massage, some exercises and lots of patience...

By flor1212• 20 Aug 2011 20:04
flor1212

regular massage from your partner will do the trick! And check with your doctor if Brufen drug can help for the pain.

By DaRuDe• 20 Aug 2011 16:35
DaRuDe

work out had it long time ago never had it for more then a month. never visited  Doc

By lamea• 20 Aug 2011 15:54
Rating: 5/5
lamea

my husband has had it for quite some time and after two weeks of physio therapy and daily exercises at home he has improved a lot. Doctors are usually keen on steroid injections but try to avoid them. Recovery is slow , so dont expect miracles! Best of luck.

By pennie• 20 Aug 2011 14:33
pennie

Thank you all for the helpful advice so far,I will definitely be making use of it! Thanks again.x

By KESA• 20 Aug 2011 14:23
Rating: 5/5
KESA

I sympathise with you, know how painful it is. After visiting 2 clinics and being mis-diagnosed, I ended up at Al Ahli emergency room. For the short term a voltaren injection & muscle relaxants helped. Physio or water aerobics will help relieve it.

By MRINAWAS• 20 Aug 2011 14:20
MRINAWAS

please visit ASPETAR.. qatar orthopaedic and sport medicine hospital 44132000 for more information... 

By ghazalz• 20 Aug 2011 14:18
Rating: 4/5
ghazalz

Don't worry dear it's cure able...Thanks to the Govt. health centre, the doctor referred me to the physiotherapist at sadd...I had a few sessions on alternate days and the recovery was remarkable... in the mean while I had to travel but Alhamdulillah by the time it had recovered fully!

By shafi93• 20 Aug 2011 14:18
shafi93

You may find this Link Useful:

http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/shoulder/frozen_shoulder/adhesive_capsulitis_rehabilitation.php

I had it a year back.It is now gone with home exercises.All the Best

By ghazalz• 20 Aug 2011 14:14
ghazalz

Yes I had it 2 years back...and my son used to say "you have a cold shoulder" :)) 

By pennie• 20 Aug 2011 14:06
pennie

Very painful and VERY restricting...can't reach to brush hair,open higher cupboards,pull on/off t-shirts, etc.,etc.....:(

By FlyingAce• 20 Aug 2011 14:04
FlyingAce

Yes indeed it is Very Painful.... :(

By Vegas• 20 Aug 2011 14:02
Rating: 2/5
Vegas

painful

 

By pennie• 20 Aug 2011 13:57
pennie

It's severe pain in the shoulder joint and restricted movement as a result basically!

By Vegas• 20 Aug 2011 13:55
Rating: 4/5
Vegas

is frozen shoulder?

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