Frozen Shoulder: Symptoms & Treatment Options
Frozen shoulder is a condition characterised by pain and loss of movement of the shoulder. Otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a disorder affecting the lining of the shoulder joint which becomes inflamed and tightens.
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Who gets frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder most commonly affects people aged 40-70 and around one in ten people will develop symptoms in the other shoulder within five to ten years. The cause of frozen shoulder is poorly understood. Broadly, there are two types of frozen shoulder.
Primary frozen shoulder is where the specific cause of the disorder is not known. Secondary frozen shoulder is where there is a known cause, this can be an injury or certain illnesses. Whilst the cause of primary frozen shoulder is not known, certain conditions are known to be associated with the risk of developing frozen shoulder. These include diabetes and certain autoimmune conditions.
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When to see your doctor?
If you develop severe shoulder pain and stiffness following an injury you should seek medical attention sooner. If your shoulder pain and stiffness has come on very quickly or is associated with you feeling unwell, especially with a fever, you should seek urgent medical attention.
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