Specialised care for shoulder stiffness and long-lasting pain
By Dr Rahul Singh (MS, DNB, MRCS)
Grammont Shoulder & Knee Clinic, Lucknow
Frozen Shoulder, medically called adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the shoulder capsule becomes inflamed, thickened, and stiff, leading to progressive restriction of shoulder movement.
It commonly develops gradually and may last for months to years if untreated. The condition typically progresses through three phases, each with varying pain and stiffness levels.
Frozen shoulder most commonly affects
Symptoms of Frozen Shoulder
Without treatment, symptoms can last for a long time and significantly impact daily life.
Early treatment helps shorten the overall course and prevents long-term stiffness.
At Grammont Shoulder & Knee Clinic, evaluation includes:
Accurate diagnosis ensures optimal treatment planning.
Most cases improve significantly with proper conservative care:
Our clinic offers structured, evidence-based physiotherapy programs tailored to each phase.
A minimally invasive procedure where sterile fluid is injected into the joint capsule to stretch it and improve mobility. Provides rapid pain relief in appropriate cases.
For patients not responding to physiotherapy, controlled manipulation helps break adhesions and restore mobility.
A keyhole surgical procedure performed in severe or resistant cases.
Benefits:
Recovery depends on the stage and treatment approach.
Our rehabilitation protocols ensure safe and steady improvement at each stage.
Frozen shoulder can be frustrating and slow to improve, but timely, expert treatment can dramatically speed up recovery. Consult Dr Rahul Singh
Grammont Shoulder & Knee Clinic, Lucknow for effective diagnosis, advanced therapy, and complete shoulder rehabilitation.
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition in which shoulder becomes stiff and movements are restricted.
The exact reason of Frozen shoulder is still not known. Tissues around shoulder become thick and tight making shoulder stiff.
Female patients age 40-60 years are more prone for this condition. Nearly 10-20% of people with diabetes develop frozen shoulder. Also, recent shoulder injury, rotator cuff tear (muscles around shoulder), patients with stroke, thyroid problems, Neurological disorders are more affected.
About 10% of people can develop symptoms in the other shoulder simultaneously or in future. Risk is higher in patients with diabetes.
Diagnosis is mainly diagnosed on medical history and physical examination. However, X rays and MRI is usually needed to rule out other conditions.
Initial treatment involves hot and cold compresses, medication to relieve pain, and physical therapy. We have tailored physiotherapy protocols for this condition (Avadh Shoulder Rehabilitation Protocol).
Steroid injection is very helpful in managing pain in severe pain. We follow Paris shoulder institute protocol for these conditions.
The steroid injections injection in diabetic patients are usually safe. However, there is temporary increase in blood sugar level after injection that may last for 2 days.
Surgery is rarely needed for this. In very severe cases and relapses episode, Key hole surgery (arthroscopic) to cut through the tight parts of the joint.
The risk can be reduced if you start physical therapy shortly after shoulder injury or at early stage of disease. We have developed specific physiotherapy protocol to meet your specific needs.