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Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
To support recovery, manage symptoms, and prevent further stiffness through self-care and gentle activity.
- Follow prescribed gentle shoulder exercises from your healthcare provider to gradually improve mobility.
- Maintain gentle movement of the shoulder; prolonged stillness can exacerbate pain and stiffness.
- Apply a heat pack or hot water bottle, wrapped in a cloth, to the affected shoulder for up to 20 minutes to ease pain and relax muscles.
- Avoid strenuous exercises or activities that could worsen the shoulder pain, such as heavy lifting or certain gym equipment.
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Medicinal Treatment
To alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve comfort, enabling participation in physical therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers such as paracetamol for initial pain management, taken regularly up to the recommended daily dose.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation, if paracetamol is insufficient.
- Prescription-strength painkillers for more severe pain, typically used for short durations due to potential side effects.
- Corticosteroid injections directly into the shoulder joint to reduce inflammation and provide significant pain relief, often administered by a specialist.
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Surgical Treatment
To physically release the constricted joint capsule and restore full range of motion when conservative treatments are ineffective.
- Arthroscopic Capsular Release: A minimally invasive surgical procedure where tight parts of the joint capsule are cut to improve range of motion, typically reserved for severe, unresponsive cases.
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA): The shoulder is gently moved to stretch and tear the tight capsule while the patient is under general anesthesia, aiming to restore mobility.
- Hydrodilatation: A procedure where sterile fluid is injected into the joint capsule to stretch it and improve movement, often performed under imaging guidance.
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Ayurvedic Treatment
To reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, improve joint flexibility, and prevent recurrence through natural healing principles and balancing body energies.
- Abhyanga (medicated oil massage) followed by Swedana (herbal steam/fomentation) to improve circulation, reduce stiffness, and pacify Vata dosha.
- Panchakarma therapies like Nasya (nasal administration of medicated oils) and Basti (medicated enema) to balance Vata dosha, which is often implicated in joint pain and stiffness.
- Oral herbal formulations containing anti-inflammatory and analgesic herbs such as Guggulu, Shallaki, Ashwagandha, and Nirgundi to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Specific yoga asanas and gentle stretching exercises tailored to improve shoulder mobility and reduce pain, guided by an Ayurvedic practitioner.
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