by guest blogger Veronica Hayes
Frozen shoulder is a condition that can happen to anyone. It happens when the joint capsule of the shoulder becomes very inflamed, which causes the shoulder to become very stiff, with a loss of range of motion. There is no specific cause for frozen shoulder, but the most obvious symptom is pain. Your doctor can perform x-rays and an MRI, but it probably won't show anything. It is mainly diagnosed symptoms.
Before diagnosing you with frozen shoulder, a doctor will first have to rule out other conditions, such as arthritis, degenerative arthritis, and injury to the tendons around the shoulder. Once diagnosed, it can be a lengthy process to heal, and regaining full range of motion can typically take 6-9 months.
- Stiff shoulder
- Difficulty with daily tasks
- loss of range of motion
- MRI
- Blood work
Symptoms
- Severe pain in your shoulder- Stiff shoulder
- Difficulty with daily tasks
- loss of range of motion
Exams and Tests
- X-rays- MRI
- Blood work
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