Frozen Shoulder

The Culprit? Inflammation.

You know the symptoms.

That stabbing pain when you reach behind for your seatbelt.

The restless nights tossing and turning because you just can’t get comfortable.

Inflamed, your shoulder joint becomes sticky – adhering to itself and the tissues around it.

And there it is – Frozen Shoulder Syndrome.

You’re not suffering alone – it’s very common, in fact.

But that doesn’t make you feel any better.

Pain and paralysis – for weeks, months, even years – without effective treatment.

Years?!?! You can’t take this another day.

Why is this happening to you?

Unfortunately, we don’t know exactly what causes frozen shoulder.

If your shoulder is healthy, then its joint tissues are pliable and adaptable.

But –

If you suffer from inflammation, everything changes.

Trauma. Weakened immunity. Repetitive injury. Improper usage. Stress. Imbalance.

Enter any one of those factors, and the joint may become thick – sticky.

Stuck.

The Neurosomatic Approach

Your shoulder is normally an incredibly mobile joint.

It provides a greater range and variety of movements than any other joint in the body.

But its proper function requires a delicate balance.

18 muscles directly affect its movement, and they must all work well together, or your shoulder will become restricted.

If you have it, you more than likely have faulty patterns elsewhere, as well.

Your gait patterns – the way you walk – can be an excellent clue as to what might be contributing to any restrictions in your shoulder.

In normal gait, your arms should swing freely from the shoulder – front-to-back in a pendulum-like motion.

If your arms swing across your body instead when you walk (or not at all), then you likely have some sort of compensation pattern that is affecting the shoulders.

Help! What can we do?

First, we have to discover exactly what’s causing these patterns and how they’re related to your pain.

Then, we apply specifically targeted massage and soft tissue techniques designed to restore your shoulder flexibility and postural balance.

We also treat your rotator cuff.  It’s crucial for restoring your range of motion and reducing inflammation.

And then? Sweet relief!

And it doesn’t take long.

After several treatments, you’ll realize you’re not hurting anymore!

You’ll begin to move your shoulder more and more, until you’ve regained your full range of motion.

You can go back to normal activity!

Take the load off!

Feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulder?

You don’t have to hurt any more. Let it go!

Let’s get you unstuck!

Call me today (267) 415-6003 and start living pain-free again!