The shoulder is a ball and socket joint in which the round head of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits into a shallow cup in the shoulder blade (scapula), allowing for a wide range of motion. This joint is enclosed by a capsule. When one develops frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, this joint capsule that […]

Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes pain and stiffness of the shoulder joint. Patients with frozen shoulder often report insidious onset of pain and stiffness of the joint with no apparent reason. But it can also occur after a period of disuse – for example, after prolonged immobilization in a shoulder sling or after […]

Frozen shoulder (or adhesive capsulitis) is a frustration and painful condition that affects the shoulder joint. Recovery can be slow, taking between 1 to 3 years. But with the right approach, you can return to full function. Frozen shoulder is often described to have three stages – painful, freezing and thawing stages. No matter which […]

Although menopause is often understood as simply the end of menstrual periods, it is, in reality, a significant hormonal transition in a woman’s life that affects many parts of the body. The most common symptoms include hot flushes and mood swings — but for some women, this stage also brings on frozen shoulder, known as […]