Effective Manual Therapy Techniques for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder known as adhesive capsulitis is a limiting condition and affects shoulder joints. That limits the range of motion and strictness and stiffness in your joints. And leaves large effects on our everyday activities. Dr. Riaz Ahmed is a well-known physiotherapist at NBR Clinic who provides manual therapy for frozen shoulder.
And helps in the improvement of mobility, accelerates recovery, and improves range of motion. If we have a look at what is a frozen shoulder, it happens in three stages. The first one is a freezing state that causes due to pain, stiffness, and limited movement in daily activities.
The second one in this process is the frozen stage. In which pain decreases up to the mark but stiffness and limitation in range of motion increase significantly.
The first one in this process is the thawing stage. In this reduction in both pain and stiffness happens the shoulder starts to back to its original condition and the range of motion gets better. The primary goal of manual therapy for frozen shoulder treatment is increasing mobility, range of motion, and quality of life.
Manual therapy helps a lot to meet these all goals. To know how manual therapy works in increasing mobility and range of motion, go through the following.
Benefits of Manual Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
There are a lot of benefits that we can achieve by using manual therapy for the treatment of the frozen shoulders. The first one is pain relief. With the application of hands-on treatment, stiffness is reduced and blood circulation to reduce pain. The second and most important benefit you can achieve by incorporating manual therapy in the treatment of a frozen shoulder is improving mobility.
When stiffness reduces you get ease in mobility and daily activities. Manual therapy not only works to treat the symptoms of a frozen shoulder. But in this process, our expert physiotherapists work on the root causes of the problem and you can get long-term relief from this.
Besides this, it is the best alternative to medications. For the treatment of any condition, you take a lot of medications with countless side effects. But it is only processed that gives you with a lot of benefits and no side effects at all. Before providing any treatment our team of expert physiotherapists knows your body’s needs and then provides customized treatment as per needs.
Manual Therapy Techniques for Frozen Shoulders
At the NBR clinic, Dr. Riaz Ahmed uses several techniques and advanced processes for the treatment of frozen shoulders. Some of those are given as:
Joint Mobilization
The first process being used for the treatment of frozen shoulder at the NBR clinic is joint mobilization. That is a type of passive hands-on movement that helps to reduce stiffness and improve mobility. Our techniques of mobilization are focused on enhancing shoulder flexion and relaxation.
Besides this, he does inferior glides that are good for improving abduction and overall range of motion. One more technique being used for it is Posterior Capsule Stretching Reducing tightness in the posterior capsule, which restricts internal rotation.
Soft Tissue Mobilization (STM
The second process being used at the NBR clinic for the treatment of frozen shoulders is soft tissue mobilization. Three important processes are being used in it. Which are myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and cross fiber Friction Massage.
These processes help in relieving tension in shoulder muscles and all surrounding areas. Trigger point therapy focuses on some muscle knots that become the cause of pain. All these techniques promotes the relaxation of muscles, improve blood flow, and better shoulder movement.
Passive Stretching
It is the type of stretching exercise that helps to relax tensed muscles and helps to increase their mobility. Some types of stretches included in it are Pendulum Exercises that encourage the passive movement of shoulder joints. The second and most effective process included in that is sleeper stretch. That promotes the interior capsule to do better functioning.
The third processes included in it are wall walks. That is a controlled way to increase the range of motion. At the NBR clinic, Dr. Riaz Ahmed provides personalized treatment according to the particular needs of the person.
Scapular Mobilization
The scapula plays an important role in the better functioning of the shoulders. In fact they are responsible for the maintenance of the overall mechanics of the shoulders. There are several techniques included in it. Some of these are Scapular Retraction and Depression Mobilization, Enhancing scapular stability. And Manual Resistance Exercises, Strengthening the muscles surrounding the scapula to support shoulder movements.
Integrating Manual Therapy with Rehabilitation
Manual therapy is effective but Dr. Riaz Ahmed at NBR Clinic is integrating several processes in better recovery and a comprehensive treatment approach. Like the use of exercise therapy for strengthening shoulders and improving mobility. Lifestyle modifications and better living habits help a lot in the improvement of all shoulder issues. Besides this, Home Exercise Programs – Encouraging patients to continue therapy beyond clinic sessions are also effective in the treatment of frozen shoulders.
Conclusion
Frozen shoulder is a daunting condition but the right understanding and good lifestyle help to treat it up to the mark on your own. Manual therapy for frozen shoulder plays an important role in the alleviation of pain, improvement in mobility, and restoring normal body functions. With the expert guidance of Dr. Riaz Ahmed at NBR Clinic people are getting personalized treatment for optimal results and better living. So if you are also struggling with frozen shoulders book a consultation with Dr. Riaz Ahmed in DHA Lahore. With the right approach, you can regain pain-free movement and restore your quality of life.
FAQs
How long does it take to recover from a frozen shoulder?
The time of receiving of the frozen shoulder is a variable that depends upon the severity of the condition. But on average it takes 2 to 3 weeks.
When should I seek professional help for a frozen shoulder?
If you are observing ongoing pain and stiffness in your shoulders that affect your everyday activities, then it is good to seek professional help.
