I have had frozen shoulder, it is not fun at all.

Mine lasted almost two years! I know that seems like a long time and it was too. You usually get it in your dominate shoulder first. Then down the road a couple years it hits the other one. But my left shoulder was not nearly as painful nor did it last as long, thank goodness.

I hated to see sunsets come, for some odd reason as night set in the pain intensified ten fold.

If it is truly "frozen shoulder" what it amounts too is a waiting game. I too did the shots, went to sport medicine docs, thearpy,the whole nine yards. I did lots of research I had options of surgery, but opted to ride it out.

I had the same problem before and was sent to physical therapist. It helped and never have problem with my rotator cuff again. Now let me talk to you about my knees;;;;;;;;.

I would go to a chiropractor first. I had so much pain in my right shoulder that I knew I had to have it checked out. They said I could try cordizone injections in my shoulder, but I would eventually need surgery. I went to a chiropractor and he said my neck was out. He adjusted it and my shoulder has been pain free. That was 2 yrs ago!!

Fell out of bed, tore rotator cuff, had surgery to fix. Nine weeks later, slipped and fell in classroom and had to have 2nd surgery to repair again. Shoulder froze up, had to have release, doctor broke collar bone during release and have had another release to get any use of arm. Then about 9 years later had to have a debriment and have arthritis scrapped out. Still have limited use of arm and pain.

I have had years of pt and when drs. suggest it I want to run the opposite direction.

I have had a frozen shoulder on both sides.

First time: Right shoulder. 10 years ago. Lots of Physical Therapy that didn't help and was TOTALLY, TOTALLY painful!!! Finally had surgery and a small round of physical therapy and no problems with it since.

Second time: Left shoulder. 3 years ago. Didn't want to go to the doctor cuz I didn't want surgery, so just did stretching exercises against a doorjam for a whole year and all of a sudden, one day it dawned on me - - my shoulder didn't hurt any more and wasn't restricted. Hallelujah!!

my sister suffered from it and it took about 6 months of pt to "cure" it. good luck! i know it's not fun at all!

You may want to consider massage therapy. Locate a therapist that is skilled in working with this condition (some of us specialize in more than just a relaxation massage)...when you find a therapist you are comfortable with, maintain your regular appointments for a season...three to six months....and you may find relief and healing with out the intervention of shots or surgery....it's worth a try if you aren't wanting to see a doctor....

Charlee, My son and husband both went to a local physical therapist who gave them "Cold Laser" treatments. Non-invasive, and she "cured" their problems. Your insurance will pay if your Doc will prescribe PT. (From one Charli, to another, Charlee!)

If you decide to go the massage therapy route, find someone that is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy. They can locate trigger points. Go to the AMTA (american massage therapy association) website to find good qualified therapist in your area. www.amtamassage.org

I have had clients feel better in one session and others it takes longer. One client could not lift her arm at all and after one session she had 50% of her ROM (range of motion) back and after two more sessions she had 100% ROM.

All I ask is give massage a chance, its not what it use to be. My tag line is Massage is more than a luxury, its a health benefit!

Good luck to you and hope you feel better soon.

I've got stairs. Anybody willing to push me down them? LOL!
Jan in VA