What is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen Shoulder (FS) is syndrome occurring on one side of the shoulder, but never both shoulders at the same time. It is generally a middle-age syndrome.  In Chinese Medicine, it is known as “50s shoulder” because it typically manifests in the 50s onward. Frozen shoulder is characterized by pain in the Deltoid muscles which spreads down to the Triceps Brachii. The pain tends to worsen as time goes by and the shoulder joint becomes stiff. The pain is described as being a constant dull ache or sharp pain in certain movements. In later stages of the syndrome, the shoulder starts to build up adhesions becoming  increasingly stiff and more painful. The arm is difficult to raise beyond shoulder level. Putting on clothes, using a blow dryer, or combing one’s hair is difficult if not impossible. At this stage, the whole shoulder joint seems to be inflamed. If FS has become chronic, it can last for several years and result in atrophy of the Deltoid muscle with the affected shoulder appearing to be at a higher level than the other.

In Master Wong's next blog, he will discuss the causes of Frozen Shoulder.

Posted by Bare Hands Doctor at 1/24/2010 9:06 PM
Categories: Massage Therapy, complementary alternative medicine, Health, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Bodywork, Frozen Shoulder, Complementary Medicine
 

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