How to exercise for frozen shoulder

Written by Cheng Bin
Orthopedics
Updated on November 14, 2024
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Typically, there are several methods for exercising with patients suffering from periarthritis of the shoulder. For example, wall climbing motions can be performed to exercise the mobility of the shoulder joint. Exercises can also be done on horizontal bars. The objective is to restore normal joint mobility and prevent joint stiffness. Additionally, patients with periarthritis of the shoulder often experience severe pain. Local pain points can be treated with an injection block, or topical plasters that invigorate the blood and break up stasis can be used. Treatment also includes oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and drugs that invigorate the blood and break up stasis. Furthermore, it is necessary to reduce physical activity, avoid exposure to cold, apply local heat, and use acupuncture and electrotherapy. Gradually, recovery will be achieved.

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How is periarthritis of the shoulder treated?

Periarthritis of the shoulder refers to the symptoms of local pain and restricted movement caused by aseptic chronic inflammatory reactions in the tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules around the shoulder joint. Appropriate immobilization and rest are necessary when periarthritis of the shoulder occurs, and physical therapy methods such as infrared lamps and physiotherapy can be used to alleviate the local inflammatory response. It is also important to perform appropriate functional exercises to prevent the shoulder joint from becoming stiff due to prolonged immobilization. If the pain symptoms are severe, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relief medications can be chosen for symptomatic treatment to relieve pain. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Exercises for Periarthritis of the Shoulder

For the exercise methods of periarthritis of the shoulder, there are various exercise methods for patients with periarthritis of the shoulder in clinical practice. For instance, it is appropriate to gradually perform exercises such as pull-ups, but it is important to progress slowly and not be too vigorous at once, as this may cause potential damage to the shoulder joint capsule. Another exercise involves the "wall-crawling" movement to enhance the mobility of the shoulder joint and prevent stiffness. Additionally, for patients with severe pain from periarthritis of the shoulder, some medical treatments can be combined, such as using topical plasters that activate blood circulation and relieve stasis, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and blood-activating drugs, as well as local treatments like heat application, small needle knife therapy, or injection therapy.

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The harms of periarthritis of the shoulder

Periarthritis of the shoulder, also known as frozen shoulder or "fifty-year-old's shoulder", as the name suggests, most commonly occurs around the age of 50 and is more frequent in women than in men. Periarthritis of the shoulder is merely one clinical manifestation of certain conditions and represents a vague diagnosis. Current clinical research suggests that a significant portion of periarthritis is caused by rotator cuff injuries. The main risk of periarthritis of the shoulder is that it can cause pain in the shoulder and impair the joint's mobility. In cases where significant rotator cuff injuries are ruled out, conservative treatment is primarily adopted for periarthritis of the shoulder. This includes oral anti-inflammatory pain relief medications, local blockade treatments, and enhanced functional exercises for the shoulder joint.

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Shoulder periarthritis is what?

The so-called periarthritis of the shoulder is a sterile inflammation of the shoulder region caused by overexertion, straining stimuli, exposure to cold, or external injuries. It is primarily characterized by pain around the shoulder, especially during shoulder lifting, where the pain becomes more pronounced and can seriously affect the patient's normal shoulder-lifting function. This condition often occurs in middle-aged and elderly patients. Common treatments for periarthritis of the shoulder include rest and protection, local heat application, and local injection treatment for specific pain points. Additionally, topical ointments that invigorate blood and dissipate stasis can be used, along with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs to alleviate the patient's pain symptoms.

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Causes of Periarthritis of Shoulder

Periarthritis of the shoulder is mainly caused by chronic damage and degeneration of the joint which leads to chronic wear and tear, as well as aseptic inflammation in the tendons, ligaments, and joint capsule around the shoulder joint, resulting in pain and limited mobility around the shoulder. To diagnose periarthritis of the shoulder, it is first necessary to rule out limited mobility of the shoulder joint due to trauma, such as injuries to the rotator cuff and other related conditions. Imaging studies like MRI can also be used to clarify and rule out rotator cuff injuries and other conditions, and a clear diagnosis can be made in conjunction with physical examination and etiology.