Frozen Shoulder

What is Frozen Shoulder?

Known by its medical description as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a condition that causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. This condition is progressive in nature as it typically gets worse if left untreated. Treatments have been known to take between 1 to 3 years to achieve wellness.

Frozen shoulder is commonly experienced by people who are recovering from medical conditions or procedures that immobilize the arm (stroke or mastectomy).

How Can Massage Therapy Treat Frozen Shoulder?

A treatment protocol that includes both massage and proper stretching is extremely beneficial for treating frozen shoulder pain. Massage helps to alleviate tension and tightness so your muscles can relax which, in turn, aids in restoring mobility and improving function. Additionally, massage improves blood flow to the affected area and reduces inflammation.

At Urban Massage we not only have qualified registered massage therapists on hand to treat your frozen shoulder issues, we also can guide you in understanding the self-care required between treatments so that your recovery time will be optimal.