Frozen shoulder can be painful but it usually gets better in time. (Photo credit: Ian Allenden/Dreamstime) Frozen shoulder, sometimes called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that limits movement in ...

Frozen shoulder affects the lining of your shoulder joint. This lining is called the shoulder capsule. In frozen shoulder, the shoulder capsule swells and thickens. This causes severe pain and ...

Frozen shoulder syndrome occurs when the mobility of your shoulder joint is restricted to the degree that it feels frozen in place. The limited range of motion of your shoulder joint makes it ...

Frozen shoulder is a common condition in which the shoulder stiffens, reducing its mobility. It is also known as adhesive capsulitis. The term “frozen shoulder” is often used incorrectly for arthritis ...

Causes of frozen shoulder pain: Frozen shoulder is a specific condition with a natural progression and a distinct treatment approach, different from other shoulder issues like rotator cuff tears or ...

One of the first signs of a frozen shoulder is a dull, aching pain in the outer shoulder. The four stages of a frozen shoulder are prefreezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Simple stretches and ...

World experts tackle myths and misunderstandings about common health issues in our Explainers.See all 27 stories. The pain started as a searing prod in Tania Wolferstan’s left shoulder. New to her job ...

Frozen shoulder is the common name for adhesive capsulitis, which is a shoulder condition that limits your range of motion. When the tissues in your shoulder joint become thicker and tighter, scar ...