Common symptoms
- Deep shoulder ache, often worse at night
- Difficulty lifting the arm overhead
- Trouble reaching behind the back
- Stiffness that increases over weeks
Common causes
- Inflammation and thickening of the shoulder capsule
- Diabetes and thyroid conditions
- Keeping the shoulder still after injury or surgery
How physiotherapy helps
- Stage-appropriate pain relief
- Joint mobilisation and stretching
- Shoulder blade and rotator cuff strengthening
- Simple home exercise routine
When to see a doctor urgently
- Shoulder pain with chest pain or breathlessness
- Sudden loss of arm movement after a fall
Frequently asked questions
How long does frozen shoulder take to recover?
It can take months, but physiotherapy helps control pain and restore movement faster than waiting it out.