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[RC] Frozen shoulder - Bruce Weary DCHi Karen--A "frozen shoulder" is actually a fairly common condition, especially in women over 40. It can happen either spontaneously, or in response to an injury. The medical term is "adhesive capsulitis," which isn't a very accurate term either. Do you know for sure that you tore the rotator cuff tendons? How badly? If you did, you have more than one problem. If the injury and subsequent frozen shoulder are a few months old, it's highly unlikely that the chiropractor will be able to fix it. The restricted mobility of the shoulder is driven by the nervous system making a decision to "splint" the shoulder muscles in order to restrict movement. If uncorrected, the condition will become permanent. Treatment options include:1) an injection of an appropriate anti-inflammatory into the joint that will often help break the spasm so that moblity is restored and rehab can begin, 2) Physical therapy with or without said injection 3) Manipulation under anesthesia, or "MUA," can be used to break the adhesions of the shoulder and restore mobility. Time alone will not fix your problem, at least not at this stage. Clinical decision making should include attention to what to do about your rotator cuff injury, as well as the condition of the frozen shoulder. They are two largely seperate conditions, and should be addressed as such. If I were you, I would get with a good orthopedist and develop a clear diagnosis and treatment plan. Pronto. Good luck, Bruce Weary, D.C. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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