A frozen shoulder is painful and slow, but it does settle with time and the right approach. Here's the general picture of how it's usually managed.
What's going on
Frozen shoulder is when the capsule around the shoulder joint becomes thickened and tight, making the shoulder painful and progressively stiff. It often comes on without an obvious cause and moves through stages over many months.
How rehab usually works
The aim shifts with the stage you're in. Early on, the focus is managing pain and keeping the shoulder moving gently within comfortable limits. As pain eases, rehab works on gradually restoring range and rebuilding strength.
Pushing too hard into pain tends to flare a frozen shoulder, so the right dose of movement matters. That's where guidance helps.
When to see a physio
A guide can point you in the right direction, but the right exercises depend on your specific injury and stage of recovery. A quick assessment means you're doing the things that will actually help, and not the ones that won't.
This is general information, not medical advice. For a diagnosis and a plan for your situation, come and see us.
