FROZEN SHOULDER

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OVERVIEW

Frozen shoulder is also known as Adhesive capsulitis. It is a medical condition which is characterized by pain and stiffness in shoulder joint. The condition progresses gradually and then becomes worse. It often resolves on its own.

The shoulder joint is made up of humerus, scapula and collar bones. There is a covering around the joint of the three bones which is called shoulder capsule. In frozen shoulder, this capsule becomes thick and inflamed. So when a person does movement, he feels pain.

The people between 40 to 60 years of age group are more commonly affected. Females are more prone than men.

Its treatment involves shoulder exercises, steroids and injections in the joint capsule.

THREE STAGES OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The frozen shoulder progresses in three stages:

Painful stage – pain increases progressively and movement of shoulder becomes difficult. It lasts for 6 weeks to 9 months.
Frozen stage – pain does not increases in this stage, instead it decreases. It lasts for about 4-6 months.
Thawing stage – the movement returns normal and the pain fades gradually. It takes about 6 months and 2 years.

CAUSES OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The exact reason of occurrence of frozen shoulder is not known but some of the factors make a person more vulnerable to develop frozen shoulder. Following are the factors:

Increased blood sugar level (diabetes)
Immobilization of shoulder for a long time due to any surgery or arm fracture
Increasing age
Stroke
Heart disease
Rotator cuff injury
Tuberculosis
Thyroid problem
Parkinson’s disease

SYMPTOMS OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The main symptoms associated with frozen shoulder are:

Swelling in shoulder joint
Dull and achy pain
Stiffness in joint
Difficulty in movement
As pain worsens during the night time, a person does not sleep well

DIAGNOSIS OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The doctor will do a thorough physical examination of the patient. He will look for swelling and range of shoulder movement. He may recommend some of the tests such as:

X-ray
MRI
Ultrasound

TREATMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER

In most of the cases, frozen shoulder resolves on its own. But it takes near about 6 months to 2 years. The symptomatic treatment is done to relieve pain and joint stiffness. The treatment involves the following:

NSAIDS
Corticosteroid injection
Physiotherapy
Shoulder manipulation
Surgery

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER

Ayurveda recommends some dietary and lifestyle modifications for the management of frozen shoulder. It also suggests some of the Panchkarma treatment:

Snehana
Swedana
Nasya karma
Basti

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDA CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF FROZEN SHOULDER

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurveda Center which are used for the treatment of frozen shoulder:

1. Detox Premium Powder

This is a herbo-mineral preparation that contains ingredients such as giloy satv, parval pishti, gandhak rasayan, shukta pishti, kamdudha rasa, etc. These all ingredients in combination show antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, & analgesic properties. It helps in reducing pain, numbness, stiffness, & inflammation associated with a slipped disc problem. Detox powder is useful in eliminating Ama (toxins) from body.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 sachet twice daily with normal water after 30 mins of meal.

2. Nerve Up Tablet

It is pure herbo-mineral formulation which helps to balance the vata dosha. It act as nervine stimulator and also reduces Kapha doshas. It mainly acts on central nervous system. It contains natural ingredients like Shudha kuchala, Shudha shilajeet, Abhrak bhasma, Praval pishti, Shankh bhasma etc. These contains natural Vatahar properties and helps in curing vata diseases. It speeds up physical and mental processes. It helps in painful joints, stiffness , inflammation, swelling and general weakness.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal

3. Vata Balance tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution, it is an excellent formula for the Vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter. This is the time when Vata gets aggravated. Healthy Vata contains herbs that help the system remain balanced throughout the season.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Pain-o-kill oil

As the name suggests Pain-O-Kill Oil reduces pain, inflammation, stiffness, & weakness in slipped disc patients. Applying this herbal oil gives effective results in lower backache, weakness, relaxes muscles, stiffness, & swelling.

Method of usage: Take little oil in your hands and gently massage over the affected of the body.

5. Active Plus Tablet

Active plus Tablet is a pure herbo-mineral formulation prepared from best quality of herbs. This tablet is best for person mental and physical health, also helps to boost up the immunity. The herbal ingredients present in these tablets are used to maintain person’s health and refreshes the mind and body. These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain, acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

6. Pain O kill Tablet

As the name suggests these tablets will kill the pain naturally. The herbs present in the formation of these tablets are Ashwagandha, Hadjod, Punarnava, Nirgundi, Methi, Garlic, etc. These herbs in combination show antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator properties. The regular use of these tablets reduce body pain and acts on its root cause.