Frozen shoulder, known clinically as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and restrictive condition where the connective tissue capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becomes thick, tight, and severely inflamed. This inflammation leads to the development of restrictive bands of scar tissue, locking the joint.
The Progressive Stages of Frozen Shoulder
- The Freezing Stage: Any movement of the shoulder causes pain, and it slowly loses motion.
- The Frozen Stage: Pain may decrease slightly, but the shoulder becomes remarkably stiff.
- The Thawing Stage: The overall ability to move the shoulder finally begins to improve slowly.
How We Safely Accelerate Your Recovery
Left to resolve on its own, a frozen shoulder can take up to two years to heal. At Correct Connect Chiropractic, our targeted protocols combine gentle, specific joint mobilization, neuro-muscular re-education, and safe stretching techniques to break up internal capsule restrictions and safely shorten your recovery time.