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What are the stages of Frozen Shoulder?

by | Mar 23, 2017

Frozen Shoulder is generally broken into 3 stages.  These can vary a bit from person to person but most individuals will experience each stage in turn before they recover. Stage 1 This is the first stage of frozen shoulder and usually the most painful. It is also...

Stretch for Tight Shoulders – Shoulder Rotations

by | Mar 2, 2017

Here is a nice easy exercise to help loosen stiff shoulders.   1. Sit or stand with good posture. 2. Keep your hands by your sides. 3. Rotate your shoulders in a circle; up to your ears and back down again. 4. Repeat in the other direction. Repeat for 2 minutes....

Advice for Frozen Shoulder Sufferers

by | Feb 16, 2017

We’ve already discussed what frozen shoulder is and how it can be treated.  Today I’m going to share some tips and advice to reduce pain and hopefully speed up the healing process. Keep Moving Movement may feel uncomfortable but it’s really important...

Stretch for Shoulder Pain – Shoulder Shrugs

by | Feb 9, 2017

This is a very gentle exercise, suitable for the early, painful stages of a shoulder problem.  I often use it with my Frozen Shoulder patients but it’s useful for many other conditions.   1. Sit or stand with good posture. 2. Shrug your shoulders up towards...

How to Treat Frozen Shoulder

by | Jan 26, 2017

Frozen Shoulder causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint.  It does eventually clear up on its own, but this can take several years. There are several treatment options available: Painkillers Oral analgesics such as NSAIDS (ibuprofen, naproxen etc) and...