Frozen shoulder is a condition of pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint, oft times accompanied with a loss of motion. Inflammation around the shoulder may trigger this normal response to stiffness, making the shoulder stiff and even painful to move. This can limit the person’s ability to reach above or over the head, or even reach to touch the back.

While many things can cause frozen shoulder, 90 percent of patients experience a full recovery when they use physical therapy methods for treatment.

Physical therapy for frozen shoulder begins with reducing pain and stiffness of the joint, while increasing blood circulation. Use of heating pads, wraps or towels, as well as heat creams and ointments can help to increase blood flow to the area, delivering healing nutrients.

Stretching exercises can also help relieve tension built up in the joint. These exercises should be done once or twice daily to help increase the range of movement, essentially getting the body back to its normal condition.

Another good way to treat the frozen shoulder would be through massage. This helps to increase the flow of blood, delivering oxygen and nutrients into the area. A chair massage can provide both heat and massage to the shoulder, providing two treatments simultaneously.

Link: Article Pros
http://www.ArticlePros.com/Health-and-Fitness/pain/article-43473.html

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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