Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects the shoulder joint. It is a chronic condition that can be caused by injury, surgery, or aging. Frozen shoulder occurs when the shoulder muscles are unable to move the arm normally and it causes pain and discomfort in the shoulder joint with reduced range of motion.
The most common symptom of a frozen shoulder is a pain in the shoulder joint when moving your arm. The pain may be worse at night or during sleep. You may also have difficulty sleeping because of pain, which can cause you to wake up frequently throughout the night and then try to move your arm again before falling back asleep. The pain will usually improve after several days, but it may take several weeks for a full recovery.
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It is unknown why some people get it, although some populations are more vulnerable.
Frozen shoulder affects women more than males, and it is more likely to occur between the ages of 40 and 60. Your risk may also increase if you are recovering from a medical illness such as a stroke or surgery such as a mastectomy that prevents you from moving your arm.
Certain medical disorders might also raise your risk. Diabetes may also increase your chances of developing a frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder affects 10% to 20% of patients with diabetes. Frozen shoulder is also connected to other medical issues such as heart disease, thyroid illness, or Parkinson's disease.
The major symptoms of a frozen shoulder are discomfort and stiffness, which make movement difficult or impossible.
Fatigue is also a common symptom with frozen shoulder as you cannot use your arm as much as you need to due to pain. You may find yourself sleeping more and not wanting to do anything physical, including work or school activities.
A frozen shoulder usually progresses through three stages. Each has its own set of symptoms.
Stage of Freezing: