FROZEN SHOULDER

OVERVIEW

Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis. It is a condition in which there is pain and stiffness in shoulder joint. It is a very common problem and it develops gradually. With time it gets worse and then goes away on its own. The shoulder joint is made up of three bones – humerus, scapula and clavicle. These 3 bones join each other at a point forming ball and socket joint. The joint is enclosed by a thick capsule. In frozen shoulder, this capsule becomes thick and stiff. There occurs loss of movement. 

Treatment of frozen shoulder involves different types of physical exercise to increase the range of motion and some medicines. In rare cases, arthroscopic surgery is required.

CAUSES OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The shoulder joint consists of three bones – scapula, humerus and clavicle. These three bones are joined together at ball and socket joint. The joint is encapsulated in a capsule called shoulder capsule. In frozen shoulder, this capsule becomes thick and gets tightened, restricting the movement of the joint. The exact reason of thickening of the capsule is not known however.  

RISK FACTORS OF FROZEN SHOULDER

There are certain factors which increase the risk of developing the frozen shoulder:

• People of 40 years and above
• Women are commonly affected
• Stroke
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypothyroidism
• Rotator cuff injury
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• Trauma to the arm

STAGES OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The main symptom of frozen shoulder is pain and joint stiffness. There occur different stages in frozen shoulder:

• 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. 

SYMPTOMS OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The basic signs and symptoms of frozen shoulder are:

• Joint stiffness
• Dull ache in shoulder joint
• Swelling
• Difficulty in movement
• Difficulty in sleeping as pain increases during night time

DIAGNOSIS OF FROZEN SHOULDER

The doctor will ask patient about the signs and symptoms of the disease. He will do a thorough physical examination of the patient to look for the range of motion of the joint. He will make the patient do the following tests such as:

• X-ray
• MRI

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

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved 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.

 5. 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.

 6. 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.

 7. 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.

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

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