Frozen Shoulder Care

Suffering a Frozen Shoulder? Care Tips Here !

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Frozen Shoulder Care Can Be Found By Following Some Simple Tips:

Get An Accurate Diagnosis. The worst thing an individual can do is start self-treating a condition without being sure just what they are treating. For instance, I have spoken with individuals before who swore they had a frozen shoulder but actually had a neck problem which was referring pain into their shoulder.

Educate Yourself. Educate yourself in the what, when, how, and why of a frozen shoulder relief and you will be best prepared to follow through with a specific plan.

Seek Treatment From Qualified Professionals. Getting advice from a physician, physical therapist, or chiropractor is important, but make sure they have experience in treating your particular problem.

Start Treatment Early.  Most individuals with this diagnosis begin treatment in later stages of adhesive capsulitis where regaining range of motion or function is most difficult. Frozen shoulder exercise must begin early to achieve a good outcome.

Use Heat and Ice Properly. In a nutshell, use heat before stretching or exercise your shoulder and ice afterwards.

Invest In A Rope and Pulley. This little tool can be use for stretching the shoulder in any way imaginable. A good physical therapist can show you specific exercise and stretching using a rope and pulley that will increase functional range of motion.

Drink Plenty Of Water. It's a fact that most people in this world today are walking around in a state of dehydration. Lack of proper hydration contributes to more disease and dysfunction that you can imagine. It's not necessary that you go overboard though. Just drink a little every time you pass a water fountain or sink. 8 glasses a day is recommended.

Perform Exercise Frequently. An individual with a stiff or frozen shoulder will not achieve satisfactory results by performing their exercise program 1-2 times a day. The shoulder will respond to short but frequent bouts of stretching, such as 6-10 times a day.

The above tips are essential in obtaining frozen shoulder care. Surgery should be avoided unless all other treatment options have been exhausted. Medication should be used sparingly and not as the sole treatment is it is not treating the "root" cause of the condition. With proper exercise, rest, and nutrition, a person with adhesive capsulitis can overcome the pain and debility and return to a pain-free lifestyle.

Pain Relief and Natural Options

Here are some of the more popular alternative methods for pain relief.

Massage: Perhaps one the oldest therapies for pain and known since the beginning of time by all the civilizations. Apart of it efficacy, some oriental traditions claim that there are certain energy centers at the palms of the hands that naturally can relieve and relax the area affected by pain. Today, massage is a profession with college degrees, so it is a wonderful option for people who can not tolerate the side effects of some drugs. Usually the doctor prescribes an alternative treatment with these specialists.

Acupuncture: An ancient science originated in China.

Herbs: Used since the beginning of the times to relieve pains, they are still a valuable source of alternative health for pain treatment.

Relaxation therapy: It is shown that the deep relaxation of body and mind can mitigate and control some pain, provided they are not severe. Yoga and Reiki have much to offer in this field.

Any alternative treatment could be very useful if you have a preliminary consultation with your personal physician