Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Call (618) 235-1500 :: Esquire Sports Medicine Illinois understands that the pain from a Frozen Shoulder is excruciating and we will work to relieve it as quickly as possible.
A frozen shoulder is an injury that affects thousands of people and is one of the most painful that we treat at Esquire Sports Medicine. Even a simple task like brushing your teeth or putting on a shirt can be an ordeal for an individual suffering from a frozen shoulder. Dr. Brunkhorst understands the pain you are experiencing and puts every effort into relieving that pain as quickly as possible.
What Causes a Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder is a condition that is characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It is typically the result of some sort of trauma, such as a car accident injury or a work-related incident. Neck injuries, like whiplash, are also known to affect the shoulder and cause the joint to stiffen.
At first, you may only feel slight irritation in the area; however, it will quickly manifest into acute pain as the shoulder joint becomes increasingly tight. What makes this worse is that the pain you are in will exacerbate the symptoms, increasing its intensity.
Diagnosis of a Frozen Shoulder
The first indication that you are suffering from a frozen shoulder is the loss of range of motion in your shoulder. The key to stopping the pain lies in Dr. Brunkhorst’s diagnosis and treatment protocols. We will do a complete physical examination, as well as look at your medical history, to help in identifying what is causing a problem with the joint.
Treatment for a Frozen Shoulder
Treatment for a frozen shoulder is two-fold. First, our priority is to get your pain under control to restore your mobilization. Second, is to treat the source of your injury to prevent a recurrence. Your pain treatment regimen may include exercise therapy, mobilization, water therapy, and trigger point therapy.
When a patient walks into our office with a frozen shoulder, our team knows what they need to act quickly. This condition can go on for years if diagnosed and treated correctly.
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If you have suffered an injury at work, in a car accident, or when playing sports, you can depend on us to successfully manage your recovery.