Frozen shoulder - flippin heck it hurts....

[_V_]

Yes yes, a very common disease. Its called the public sector syndrome.

Komrade Korbyn will cure all public sector ailments!

[psychocandy]

Seriously get a massage. Do it today. There'll be a spa not far from you that can accommodate. Once the circulation starts the tendons may start to benefit.

From what I understand its an issue with the shoulder joint aint it? Will a massage really help that?

[psychocandy]

You being Welsh I thought you would have played rugby at some point.

Of course. Valley commando too. Football was considered a girls game.

[SueEllen]

From what I understand its an issue with the shoulder joint aint it? Will a massage really help that?

A physio will be able to tell you, and if they are able to help they will manipulate it for you. Likewise so will the alternative practitioners mentioned.

It's far cheaper and less painful then waiting for the NHS to do something.

[psychocandy]

Had one about 5-6 years ago. NHS said painkillers and rest and it could take up to 6 months to clear up.

Four visits to a Chiropractor did the job in 2 weeks. Carried on with Chiro for about three months afterwards.

Never sure about chiropractors to be honest. Undecided.

[psychocandy]

Physios hurt you but are often better placed to work out how screwed up you are then a damn GP.

Not a fan of physios either to be honest. Never seen one do any good. Usually its turn up and they give you a print out of exercises and thats it.

Wife just been for a few sessions. In the end, they gave up and said sorry you need surgery. She was already on the waiting list.

[NotAllThere]

From what I understand its an issue with the shoulder joint aint it? Will a massage really help that?

Could be. Could be slipped disks in your neck. Could be inflammation elsewhere and the pain is being referred.

Massage helps where the muscles go into spasm around or near the area of damage. Hot compresses work nicely, as do narcotics.

[SueEllen]

Not a fan of physios either to be honest. Never seen one do any good. Usually its turn up and they give you a print out of exercises and thats it.

Wife just been for a few sessions. In the end, they gave up and said sorry you need surgery. She was already on the waiting list.

I've used private physios due to sports injuries.

They don't give you a print out of exercises they manipulate you and show you the exercises. Then work out if you need further appointments.

[scooterscot]

From what I understand its an issue with the shoulder joint aint it? Will a massage really help that?

The lack of blood flowing in the joint (tendons) is what's probably giving you grief. A massage will loosen up the area of soft tissue. It's not a solution but a good start with immediate relief.

Of course always ask your GP. And another GP if you're not happy with the first opinion.

[LoughriggFell]

Frozen shoulder is usually used to describe adhesive capsulitis. The capsule is a structure that wraps around the shoulder. It gets restricted and becomes very painful. It usually recovers spontaneously but over a fairly long period of time. I would get it assessed by a physiotherapist ( preferably a personal recommendation from someone) to rule out any other causes ( neck, rotator cuff etc) that can present with similar symptoms.

If it was my shoulder I would be a bit cautious of any heavy going manual techniques, because if it is adhesive capsulitis, its not a muscle or joint you are trying to affect. It could just make it hurt more.