Frozen shoulder pain is a temporary condition that is often followed by a temporary paralysis. Temporary paralysis is true because, in most conditions, the symptoms subside and, eventually, go away.
However, in some cases, when not treated immediately, frozen shoulder can become a permanent condition. For this reason, all patients experiencing unexplained pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint should immediately seek medical advice. A diagnosis can then be reached and treatment prescribed before permanent damage is done to the shoulder joint.
Frozen shoulder has many causes. Inflammation in the shoulder joint can cause stiffness and pain. Arthritis in the shoulder joint can also be a problem. Rotator cuff injuries usually require a period of keeping the arm immobile for the healing process to begin.
This immobility can be just long enough to allow the shoulder joint to freeze up. Patients with diabetes, past history of chest surgery, or chronic-inflammatory arthritis in the shoulder joint can and will be prone to developing frozen shoulder pain.
The treatment for frozen shoulder pain is very specific. Ice, combined with deep heat massages by ultrasound therapy will start the process of healing. Those will be followed up with exercises aimed at stretching the tendons and restoring mobility. Once mobility has been restored, strengthening exercises will be utilized as well.