How Does Someone Get Frozen Shoulder??
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010When someone is diagnosed with frozen shoulder, one of the first things that goes through their mind is, “How did this happen anyway?” While every case is different and there are many causes for frozen shoulder, there are some common reasons that may lead to the development of this debilitating issue.
The main reason behind the development of frozen shoulder in most people is lack of movement. Usually, there is an injury or some kind of pain in or around the shoulder. As a protective measure, the person will stop using the arm and shoulder. Over time, this lack of movement causes stiffness, knots, adhesions in the joint and more pain. Soon, this will lead to a non-functioning shoulder and the person is classified with frozen shoulder syndrome. Although not everyone that has their shoulder immobilized will develop frozen shoulder, lack of movement is the common denominator.
Another issue that can cause a frozen shoulder to develop is certain muscles or muscle groups literally “turning off” and not working anymore. This can occur from injury and/or pain. When muscles do not work as they should, movement and function are compromised. Over time, the person looses the ability to move the shoulder through ranges of motion and more pain develops.
It should be obvious that many cases of frozen shoulder usually start off as something else, such as an injury and/or pain. This can lead the person to stop moving the shoulder or the shoulder just not working as it should. Many people think that they more “rest” they give the shoulder and arm, the better. Over time the person looses this waiting game and they find out that the longer they keep their arm and shoulder immobile the worse it actually can get. Finding a balance between rest and therapy is the key to preventing this from occurring. It is always advisable to seek out a physician or expert when you have an issue.