FROZEN SHOULDER PROBLEMS DIAGNOSIS

The Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

What is happening inside my frozen shoulder

Other type of shoulder problems:*

  -Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy & the Supraspinatus
  -Biceps tendinopathy (long head)
  -Arthritis of the gleno-humeral (ball and socket) joint
  -Arthritis of the acromio-clavicular joint
  -Bursitis
  -Dislocation
  -Painful arc/impingement
  -Complications-CPRSI/RSD

Traditional Treatments

Causes and Risk Factors

Other type of shoulder problems:*

Dislocation

The shoulder is designed for ‘mobility’ and allows a large range of movement, this freedom of motion is however at the expense of ‘stability’. The shoulder is vulnerable in certain ranges of motion and the ball can sometimes ‘slip out’ of the socket. The shoulder can dislocate anteriorly (forward), posteriorly (backward) and superiorly (upward). Unfortunately once you have had one or two bad dislocations the there is often irrevocable damage of the tissues inside the ball and socket joint and the shoulder will require surgery. A truly dislocated shoulder often needs to be ‘put back in’ by a doctor at the A & E department.

Some people are born with anomalies within the joint which makes dislocation more likely, they can pop them in and out as a ‘party’ trick. Also the socket joint of the shoulder has a small cartilaginous cup, which holds the ball in place that can be too short and stubby leading to dislocation.

Some people don’t fully dislocate the shoulder but instead, ‘sublux’ their shoulders in what we call ‘a-traumatic’ dislocation. This type of dislocation often pops itself back in spontaneously. If the dislocation has occurred more than once, there is a strong chance of some permanent internal damage and stabilizing surgery is to be advised.

Although we cannot promise to ‘cure’ subluxation, the unique sequence of manipulations performed in The Niel-Asher technique® have been shown to increase the strength and power of the shoulder muscles. The technique is especially effective as part of a post-operative regime.

Symptoms of dislocation

Pain – can be very severe Complete or partial loss of function Weakness

Treatment

If you suspect a dislocation go straight to the emergency room