Performance Therapy — Frozen Shoulder

Exercise bands are highly recommended   It's so important to keep your shoulder moving! Frozen shoulder can last up to 30 months if left untreated. Transitioning through the full term of a frozen shoulder will take you through three distinct phases. Phase (1) is the "Freezing" stage during which the pain and restricted movement  It's so important to keep your shoulder moving! Frozen shoulder can last up to 30 months if left untreated. Transitioning through the full term of a frozen shoulder will take you through three distinct phases. Phase (1) is the "Freezing" stage during which the pain and...

The 'Freezing Stage' (Phase One) of a frozen shoulder is a crucial time for starting a gentle stretching regimen. Gentle is the operative word. Your shoulder is likely to be very inflamed at the beginning of this phase but gently stretching the capsule three times per day for five minutes can help stop the adhesions getting too tight.