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Moving shoulder causes pain
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What is Adhesive Capsulitis?
Also known as "frozen shoulder". This condition is caused by inflammation of the ligaments and capsule around the shoulder joint. As the disease progresses, patients find it increasingly difficult to move the shoulder joint. Risk factors include diabetes, thyroid conditions, age, and injury to the joint.
Typical Symptoms of Adhesive Capsulitis
- Moving the arm / shoulder worsens the pain
- Pain in the upper arms (from shoulder down to elbow)
- Pain when exerting physically e.g. climbing the stairs
- Arm pain
- Shoulder pain more severe when lifting arm by itself than when supported by other hand
- Pain changes with posture
- Shoulder pain
- Joint pain, swelling, or discomfort
Diagnostic Questions for Adhesive Capsulitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Does moving your arms or shoulders make your pain worse?
- Do your upper arms hurt?
- Does pain improve with rest but worsen with movement?
- Are you experiencing arm pain?
- Is your shoulder pain worse when lifting your arm alone compared to when supporting it with your other hand?
Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis
Frozen shoulder can takes 6-18 months for full recovery. Anti inflammatory medications and gentle stretching and physiotherapy can help maintain shoulder flexibility and strength during this time. When severe, interventions such as corticosteroid medications, injections or surgical interventions may be necessary to relax or release the thickened and inflamed capsule of the shoulder
Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
Content updated on Feb 19, 2025
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