"Frozen Shoulder"
08-05-2011, 03:20 PM
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Anyone else have this? From what I can find out from "Dr. Google" ;) it looks like I'm experiencing this not-so-lovely condition.
Just kind of curious as to what the doc might tell me when I actually break down and go....
Just kind of curious as to what the doc might tell me when I actually break down and go....
08-05-2011, 03:22 PM
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do you need rotor cuff surgery? Mine froze up before the surgery. long story with my employer. After the surgery I had to go back and have it manipulated to break up the scare tissue. I was in pt for 6 months after. This was in 91 and I have been back in pt twice over the years. My employer fought me having the surgery for a year. We had to get 2 lawyers to get it done. They sent me to 20 different doctors before surgery. I still use a arm rest chair at the computer and sewing.
08-05-2011, 03:26 PM
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To be honest, I don't know Bueniebabe...it seems to me to not be the same as a torn cuff...but I'm not sure what causes it...or the treatment, other that I saw a suggestion of a cortizone shot + PT.
08-05-2011, 03:28 PM
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Three years ago this past June, I had to have major surgery on my right arm/shoulder (I fell and broke the humorous - (nothing funny about it!!!) clean thru, plus chipped a shard off the back of it and severly dislocated my shoulder - so now have a rod from shoulder to 1/2 way to elbow) :cry:
Anyway, because of having to keep it immoble for so long, I ended up with a "frozen" shoulder which limits me from reaching my arm completely up in the air. I also have limited strength while trying to lift anything with that arm. I try not to let it limit me and can pretty much do what ever I want, just have to be aware of what I am doing.
Do get it checked out though to know for sure that is what you have. You may find improvement with physical therapy.
Anyway, because of having to keep it immoble for so long, I ended up with a "frozen" shoulder which limits me from reaching my arm completely up in the air. I also have limited strength while trying to lift anything with that arm. I try not to let it limit me and can pretty much do what ever I want, just have to be aware of what I am doing.
Do get it checked out though to know for sure that is what you have. You may find improvement with physical therapy.
08-05-2011, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Anyone else have this? From what I can find out from "Dr. Google" ;) it looks like I'm experiencing this not-so-lovely condition.
Just kind of curious as to what the doc might tell me when I actually break down and go....
Just kind of curious as to what the doc might tell me when I actually break down and go....
08-05-2011, 03:52 PM
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Go to a massage therapist!! I am a certified / licenses Massage Therapist and have helped many clients with frozen shoulder. It is not comfortable and will take a several visits but in the long run will save you $ and time.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
08-05-2011, 04:00 PM
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Yes, it is apparently a common condition in menopause and I had it. Nothing torn or broken, it just won't move. Gentle exercise to work through it helps. I never went to the doctor for it and it got better on its own but that is not something I would advocate for others. Hope you get better soon.
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