Frozen Shoulder - Why Me?

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The shoulder girdle, a marvel of mankind, can sometimes become painful and restricted. This is referred to as frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis. Some probable causes include previous non-symptomatic trauma and long term poor posture.

Frozen Shoulder or frozen shoulder syndrome is also often called adhesive capsulitis.

Unlike any other joint in the body, the shoulder joint hangs in its socket and is mostly supported from above. While this makes it a very multifunctional and flexible joint, it also leads to a high degree of instability.

While this condition is found most often with the over forties, and affecting 2-3% of the population, it can, surprisingly, also effect youngsters.

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