Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder Treatment in Southwest Ohio
Orthopedic Care for a Stiff, Painful Shoulder in SW Ohio
When your shoulder becomes increasingly stiff and difficult to move, everyday activities like reaching overhead, getting dressed, or using your arm normally can become challenging. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by significant stiffness and loss of motion in the shoulder.
At Orthopedic Associates, our orthopedic shoulder specialists provide evaluation and frozen shoulder treatment in Southwest Ohio for patients experiencing shoulder stiffness, limited mobility, and other symptoms affecting normal shoulder function. Because several shoulder conditions can cause similar symptoms, identifying the source of limited movement is an important first step toward appropriate care.
What Is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder occurs when the tissues surrounding the shoulder joint become stiff and restrict movement. As noted by Orthopedic Associates, frozen shoulders do not always have an obvious injury or cause. While pain may occur, stiffness and restricted shoulder movement are defining concerns.
Symptoms can interfere with movements that require reaching, lifting, or rotating the arm. A shoulder specialist can evaluate your symptoms and determine whether frozen shoulder or another orthopedic condition is responsible.
Diagnosing and Treating Frozen Shoulder at Orthopedics Associates
Shoulder stiffness can have several possible causes, including conditions involving the rotator cuff, joint, and surrounding structures. An accurate diagnosis helps distinguish frozen shoulder from other causes of shoulder pain and limited mobility.
At Orthopedic Associates, our shoulder specialists in Southwest Ohio take a detailed approach to identifying the source of shoulder symptoms. Treatment is based on the individual patient’s condition, symptoms, and functional needs to reduce discomfort and restore mobility.
If persistent shoulder stiffness is making everyday movement difficult, schedule an evaluation with an Orthopedic Associates shoulder doctor to discuss your symptoms and available treatment options.
For patients experiencing frozen shoulder symptoms, mobility issues, and arm pain, our OrthoCare after-hours clinic is available for walk-in treatment and support.
Orthopedic Associates surgeons treat all shoulder conditions
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Shoulder Replacement
- Biceps Tendon Tear at the Shoulder
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Chronic Shoulder Instability
- Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
- Common Shoulder Injuries
- Fracture of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injures and Tears
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Impingement/Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
- Shoulder Injuries in the Throwing Athlete
- Shoulder Joint Tear (Glenoid Labrum Tear)
- Shoulder Separation
- Shoulder Trauma (Fractures and Dislocations)
Osteoporosis Information
If you’ve recently experience a break or over the age of 55, contact our Osteoporosis Clinic to be screened for bone loss to help prevent future breaks
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Frozen Shoulder FAQs
What are the symptoms of frozen shoulder?
The most recognizable symptom is significant shoulder stiffness or restricted range of motion. Some patients also experience shoulder pain. Limited mobility may make reaching overhead, rotating the arm, getting dressed, and other everyday movements more difficult.
What causes frozen shoulder?
Frozen shoulder does not always have an obvious cause or begin with a specific injury. Because other orthopedic shoulder conditions can also cause stiffness and pain, an evaluation with a shoulder specialist can help determine the cause of your symptoms.
Is frozen shoulder always painful?
No. As the name suggests, stiffness is a primary characteristic of frozen shoulder, and the condition is not always painful. Symptoms can vary, which is one reason an accurate orthopedic evaluation is important when shoulder movement becomes restricted.
How is frozen shoulder diagnosed?
A shoulder specialist will evaluate your symptoms and shoulder function to determine what may be limiting your movement. Because conditions involving the rotator cuff, joint surfaces, and other structures can also affect shoulder function, determining the underlying cause helps guide treatment.
When should I see a shoulder doctor for stiffness?
Consider scheduling an orthopedic evaluation when shoulder stiffness persists, your range of motion becomes noticeably limited, or symptoms begin interfering with everyday activities. An earlier evaluation can help identify whether frozen shoulder or another shoulder condition is responsible.
Where can I find frozen shoulder treatment in Southwest Ohio?
Orthopedic Associates provides shoulder pain and frozen shoulder treatment in Southwest Ohio. The practice’s orthopedic shoulder specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting shoulder mobility and function, including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, instability, impingement, labral tears, and arthritis.