Frozen shoulder
Medically referred to as adhesive capsulitis, is a disorder in which the shoulder capsule, the connective tissue surrounding the gleno-humeral joint of the shoulder, becomes inflamed and stiff, and grows together with abnormal bands of tissue, called adhesions, greatly restricting motion and causing chronic pain.
Movement of the shoulder is severely restricted. Pain is usually constant, worse at night, when the weather is colder. This condition can last from five months to three years or more and is thought in some cases to be caused by injury or trauma to the area. It is believed that it may have an autoimmune component, with the body attacking healthy tissue in the shoulder.
The condition may also cause chronic inflammation. Adhesions grow between the joints and tissue, greatly restricting motion and causing a number of painful complications. There is also a lack of fluid in the joint, further restricting movement.
Frozen shoulder is characterized by pain and loss of motion or stiffness in the shoulder. It is also known as 50 shoulder in alternative medicine in Asia because its victims are usually people around the age of 50. It affects more women than man. The recovery is very slow.
Age and sex
People 40 and older are more likely to experience frozen shoulder. Most of the people who develop the condition are women.
ETIOLOGY of Frozen Shoulder
• Exact cause is unknown.
• There may be autoimmune etiology.
• History of trauma to joint may be present.
• Hyperthyroidism (excessive production of thyroid hormones).
• Diabetes.
• Heart/ circulatory diseases.
• A fracture or other arm injury.
• Shoulder injury/ surgery.
• Cervical disk disease.
• Degenerative arthritis.
Diagnosis of frozen shoulder
During the physical examination, you are asked to perform certain actions to check for pain and evaluate your range of motion. These may include:
Hands up:
Raise both your hands straight up in the air
Opposite shoulder:
Reach across your chest to touch your opposite shoulder.
Back scratch:
Starting with the back of your hand against the small of your back, reach upward to touch your opposite shoulder blade.
CLINICAL FEATURES of Frozen Shoulder
Symptoms
• Onset: insidious.
• Pain in shoulder, upper arm.
• Severe aching pain.
• Restricted shoulder movement.
• Difficulty in routine activities, e.g. combing hairs, wearing shirts.
Signs
The most noticeable signs of frozen shoulder are pain, stiffness, and difficulty in moving the arm and shoulder. The symptoms form a cyclic pattern as they usually start with pain that curtails movement. The restricted mobility causes stiffness over a period of time. This further triggers pain and so on. The symptoms of frozen shoulder develop slowly and go away gradually.
The muscle tissues around the shoulder joint get stiff with pain and scar tissue forms in the shoulder area that cause pain.
• Restricted flexion, extension, abduction, circumdiction.
INVESTIGATIONS
• X-Ray shoulder joint shows no abnormality.
Homeopathic Remedies for Frozen Shoulder
Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution etc.
Effective homeopathic cures for frozen shoulder:
Homeopathic Remedies for Frozen Shoulder- Ferrum Metallicum as First line of Treatment
In my years of practice I have found that homeopathic remedies for frozen shoulder give permanent relief . Ferrum metallicum is a well known homoeopathic medicine that I have used it as my first line of treatment when symptoms of frozen shoulder – pain and stiffness in the shoulders along with swelling are predominant. For Ferrum Met To be used The patient complains that he is unable to raise his arms as he feels he has no power left for any movement. He could also describe violent pain in the shoulder and muscles on both sides of the shoulder could exhibit violent pain that travels along the arm. In cases where the patient complains that it pains like someone is pinching or boring into the shoulders, Ferrum Met can work wonders
Rhus Tox: The best homeopathic Remedy for Stiffness in Shoulder Joint .
Rhus Tox is an important homeopathic remedy with multiple health benefits. In cases where the patients complain of frozen shoulder, Rhus Tox is recommended. The patients complain of pain and stiffness in between the shoulders. If such symptoms are observed, Rhus Tox is effective in treating them. The patient could feel that the pain is relieved by moving or even when he lies on a hard platform but it gets worse when he sits. There is stiffness in the base of the neck with pain that feels as if the skin is being torn. The forearm and arm of the patient also have pain and they feel weak and paralysed. Another important symptom for Rhus tox to be used is the great stiffness that comes after rest. For Rhus tox to be used Patient complains of great stiffness in the morning or after periods of rest.
Ruta Graveolens – Homeopathic remedy for Frozen shoulder due to Tendon Strain .
It is one of the commonly used remedies in homoeopathy for tendon strain and sprains. If a patient displays symptoms of strain in the shoulder with inability to move the arm, Ruta is the ideal medicine. The symptom points towards a strain in the tendons that flex the arm. The patient complains of pain in the neck that is relieved by lying on the back as it applies pressure. He also complains of pain that is so violent that it feels that his shoulder is getting torn. Or that the shoulder feels bruised as if he has had an injury. When you come across such symptoms, Ruta can be relied on to cure them. In some cases, people complain of frozen shoulder after an injury or after bruises. I have found Ruta to be a reliable cure for such cases.
Homeopathic medicines as Natural Treatments For Frozen Shoulder
Calc phos.
Rheumatic pains in shoulder and arm, also with swelling of the diseased part and febrile heat. Ulcerative pain especially in roots of finger nails of right hand, and in middle finger. Gouty nodosities. Soreness, torpor, and paralysis of the (left) arm.
Paralysis of the joints of the hand and of the fingers, especially in the thumbs, sometimes from a chill.
For persons anaemic and dark complexioned, dark hair and eyes; thin spare subjects, instead of fat. Spine weak, disposed to curvatures, especially to the left; unable to support body; neck weak, unable to support head.
Ferrum phos.
Violent drawing, tearing pain right shoulder and upper arm, worse violent motion of arm, better gentle motion, so that patient hardly kept it still at all, somewhat sensitive, deadness in right hand. Acute rheumatism of right deltoid, unable to wear cloak. In right shoulder-joint acute rheumatism, red, swollen, very sensitive. Swelling of elbow from sprain. Rheumatism in wrist. Wrists ache with loss of power to grasp. Palms of hands hot, with children. Nodule on dorsum of left little finger. Contracted fingers from acute rheumatism.
Ferrum is used in first stage of inflammation.
Sanguinaria can.Rheumatic pain in right arm and shoulder, worse at night in bed, cannot raise arm, motion (turning in bed) much worse it. Pain in top of right shoulder. Pain in right deltoid. R. arm hung helpless. Coldness in body and right arm. Burning of palms. Stiffness of finger-joints.
Spigelia.
Relieves the pain usually when the left shoulder is affected.
Kalima.
Relieves the pain in the shoulder which seems to be associated with the weakness and numbness of the limb affected.
Phytolacca.
Relieve the pain and stiffness of the shoulder which prevents the ability to raise the arm.
Home Remedy for Frozen Shoulder
Castor Oil Massage
Over the years, castor oil has been used to treat swellings that are brought about by rheumatism and gout.
The oil is known to contain a vital ingredient known as ricinoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. When used on the shoulder, it will help in reducing the swelling as well as the pain.
When applying the castor oil on the shoulderit is wise to use gentle massaging movements in order to avoid internal damage.
Frozen shoulder is characterized by pain and loss of motion or stiffness in the shoulder. It is also known as 50 shoulder in alternative medicine in Asia because its victims are usually people around the age of 50. It affects more women than man. The recovery is very slow.
Age and sex
People 40 and older are more likely to experience frozen shoulder. Most of the people who develop the condition are women.
ETIOLOGY of Frozen Shoulder
• Exact cause is unknown.
• There may be autoimmune etiology.
• History of trauma to joint may be present.
• Hyperthyroidism (excessive production of thyroid hormones).
• Diabetes.
• Heart/ circulatory diseases.
• A fracture or other arm injury.
• Shoulder injury/ surgery.
• Cervical disk disease.
• Degenerative arthritis.
Diagnosis of frozen shoulder
During the physical examination, you are asked to perform certain actions to check for pain and evaluate your range of motion. These may include:
Hands up:
Raise both your hands straight up in the air
Opposite shoulder:
Reach across your chest to touch your opposite shoulder.
Back scratch:
Starting with the back of your hand against the small of your back, reach upward to touch your opposite shoulder blade.
CLINICAL FEATURES of Frozen Shoulder
Symptoms
• Onset: insidious.
• Pain in shoulder, upper arm.
• Severe aching pain.
• Restricted shoulder movement.
• Difficulty in routine activities, e.g. combing hairs, wearing shirts.
Signs
The most noticeable signs of frozen shoulder are pain, stiffness, and difficulty in moving the arm and shoulder. The symptoms form a cyclic pattern as they usually start with pain that curtails movement. The restricted mobility causes stiffness over a period of time. This further triggers pain and so on. The symptoms of frozen shoulder develop slowly and go away gradually.
The muscle tissues around the shoulder joint get stiff with pain and scar tissue forms in the shoulder area that cause pain.
• Restricted flexion, extension, abduction, circumdiction.
INVESTIGATIONS
• X-Ray shoulder joint shows no abnormality.
Homeopathic Remedies for Frozen Shoulder
Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution etc.
Effective homeopathic cures for frozen shoulder:
Homeopathic Remedies for Frozen Shoulder- Ferrum Metallicum as First line of Treatment
In my years of practice I have found that homeopathic remedies for frozen shoulder give permanent relief . Ferrum metallicum is a well known homoeopathic medicine that I have used it as my first line of treatment when symptoms of frozen shoulder – pain and stiffness in the shoulders along with swelling are predominant. For Ferrum Met To be used The patient complains that he is unable to raise his arms as he feels he has no power left for any movement. He could also describe violent pain in the shoulder and muscles on both sides of the shoulder could exhibit violent pain that travels along the arm. In cases where the patient complains that it pains like someone is pinching or boring into the shoulders, Ferrum Met can work wonders
Rhus Tox: The best homeopathic Remedy for Stiffness in Shoulder Joint .
Rhus Tox is an important homeopathic remedy with multiple health benefits. In cases where the patients complain of frozen shoulder, Rhus Tox is recommended. The patients complain of pain and stiffness in between the shoulders. If such symptoms are observed, Rhus Tox is effective in treating them. The patient could feel that the pain is relieved by moving or even when he lies on a hard platform but it gets worse when he sits. There is stiffness in the base of the neck with pain that feels as if the skin is being torn. The forearm and arm of the patient also have pain and they feel weak and paralysed. Another important symptom for Rhus tox to be used is the great stiffness that comes after rest. For Rhus tox to be used Patient complains of great stiffness in the morning or after periods of rest.
Ruta Graveolens – Homeopathic remedy for Frozen shoulder due to Tendon Strain .
It is one of the commonly used remedies in homoeopathy for tendon strain and sprains. If a patient displays symptoms of strain in the shoulder with inability to move the arm, Ruta is the ideal medicine. The symptom points towards a strain in the tendons that flex the arm. The patient complains of pain in the neck that is relieved by lying on the back as it applies pressure. He also complains of pain that is so violent that it feels that his shoulder is getting torn. Or that the shoulder feels bruised as if he has had an injury. When you come across such symptoms, Ruta can be relied on to cure them. In some cases, people complain of frozen shoulder after an injury or after bruises. I have found Ruta to be a reliable cure for such cases.
Homeopathic medicines as Natural Treatments For Frozen Shoulder
Calc phos.
Rheumatic pains in shoulder and arm, also with swelling of the diseased part and febrile heat. Ulcerative pain especially in roots of finger nails of right hand, and in middle finger. Gouty nodosities. Soreness, torpor, and paralysis of the (left) arm.
Paralysis of the joints of the hand and of the fingers, especially in the thumbs, sometimes from a chill.
For persons anaemic and dark complexioned, dark hair and eyes; thin spare subjects, instead of fat. Spine weak, disposed to curvatures, especially to the left; unable to support body; neck weak, unable to support head.
Ferrum phos.
Violent drawing, tearing pain right shoulder and upper arm, worse violent motion of arm, better gentle motion, so that patient hardly kept it still at all, somewhat sensitive, deadness in right hand. Acute rheumatism of right deltoid, unable to wear cloak. In right shoulder-joint acute rheumatism, red, swollen, very sensitive. Swelling of elbow from sprain. Rheumatism in wrist. Wrists ache with loss of power to grasp. Palms of hands hot, with children. Nodule on dorsum of left little finger. Contracted fingers from acute rheumatism.
Ferrum is used in first stage of inflammation.
Sanguinaria can.Rheumatic pain in right arm and shoulder, worse at night in bed, cannot raise arm, motion (turning in bed) much worse it. Pain in top of right shoulder. Pain in right deltoid. R. arm hung helpless. Coldness in body and right arm. Burning of palms. Stiffness of finger-joints.
Spigelia.
Relieves the pain usually when the left shoulder is affected.
Kalima.
Relieves the pain in the shoulder which seems to be associated with the weakness and numbness of the limb affected.
Phytolacca.
Relieve the pain and stiffness of the shoulder which prevents the ability to raise the arm.
Home Remedy for Frozen Shoulder
Castor Oil Massage
Over the years, castor oil has been used to treat swellings that are brought about by rheumatism and gout.
The oil is known to contain a vital ingredient known as ricinoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. When used on the shoulder, it will help in reducing the swelling as well as the pain.
When applying the castor oil on the shoulderit is wise to use gentle massaging movements in order to avoid internal damage.
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