By Alejandro Badia, M.D. – Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a common but poorly understood condition that can affect the shoulder in a variety of patients. Its name suggests the fact that the shoulder loses range of motion, and deep pain is a common component of this troublesome malady. Very frequently, the condition develops because of trauma to the shoulder, which includes prior surgical intervention; however, many patients development this condition spontaneously for unknown reasons. It is commonly seen in older woman as well as patients with certain metabolic conditions including diabetes (see also “Common Hand Problems in Diabetics“), thyroid hormone imbalances, and even Parkinson’s disease. Read the full article on this page that discusses the three stages and learn why therapy is crucial for this…
