I will be honest. Helping someone with their frozen shoulder is a tough process but it is something that we can work through together. It can take time and a lot of patience.
Frozen shoulder is characterized with stiffness, swelling and pain within one or both shoulder joints. Activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, are extremely difficult to do.
Many have difficulty raising their affected arms above their head, behind their back and/or across their chest.
📖 Multiple studies have discovered a higher prevalence of women aged 40-60 to be diagnosed with frozen shoulder.
Poor posture, a sedentary lifestyle, thyroid issues, depression, anxiety, diabetes and hormonal imbalances put women at a higher risk.
Researchers have noted many women who are experiencing menopause also have frozen shoulder.
➡️ It is possible that the reduction in estrogen levels can factor into increases in inflammatory fluctuations within the body as estrogen helps to reduce inflammation. Also older injuries may begin to ache and stiffen more.
Frozen shoulder is not a fun experience.
It takes time for it to resolve but I truly believe a holistic approach of manual, exercise, diet, hormonal and psycho- therapy is key.
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out!
Sonya Romanowski - DOMP, RMT, BSc. Kin
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