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Reaching into a cabinet, putting on a jacket, fastening clothing, or reaching behind your back can become surprisingly difficult when your shoulder feels painful and stiff.
Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, develops gradually and can significantly limit your range of motion. Because several shoulder conditions can cause similar symptoms, a careful evaluation is important.
Dr. Richard Collin evaluates shoulder pain and movement to help determine whether your symptoms may be consistent with frozen shoulder or another condition. When needed, he can also coordinate physical therapy, imaging, or orthopedic care.
Frozen shoulder can make ordinary movements painful, frustrating, and increasingly difficult.
Several shoulder problems can make reaching and lifting difficult. Dr. Collin can evaluate your movement, listen to how your symptoms developed, and help you understand the next appropriate step.
Call 770-361-8225Frozen shoulder occurs when the tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes irritated, thickened, and tight, gradually restricting movement.
Shoulder pain gradually increases while reaching and movement become more difficult.
Pain may begin to lessen, but stiffness and loss of motion can remain significant.
Shoulder movement gradually begins to return, although improvement may take time.
Not every stiff or painful shoulder is frozen shoulder. The goal is to understand what is limiting your movement and determine what care may be appropriate.
Every frozen shoulder is different. Depending on your symptoms and stage of recovery, care may include gentle chiropractic treatment, soft tissue techniques, mobility exercises, home stretching, or referral to a physical therapist.
Regaining shoulder motion often takes time. Continuing recommended stretching and mobility exercises at home—even after formal treatment ends—can be an important part of maintaining progress.
Shoulder symptoms may overlap with other joint, neck, or activity-related conditions.
Learn more about shoulder, hip, knee, and other extremity pain treated at Collin Chiropractic.
Learn More →Neck and upper-back problems may sometimes contribute to pain or limited movement near the shoulder.
Learn More →Shoulder pain may also follow repetitive activity, exercise, lifting, or an athletic injury.
Learn More →Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition involving increasing shoulder pain and stiffness. The tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes tight, making everyday movements increasingly difficult.
Frozen shoulder often improves gradually, but recovery can take time. An evaluation may help confirm what is causing the loss of motion and determine whether treatment, physical therapy, imaging, or another form of care may be helpful.
Some patients may benefit from gentle chiropractic care, soft tissue techniques, and mobility guidance. Dr. Collin will evaluate your shoulder and explain whether chiropractic care appears appropriate for your condition.
Some patients benefit from working with a physical therapist to restore shoulder movement and function. Dr. Collin can provide a referral when physical therapy may be an appropriate part of your recovery.
Not every patient needs imaging. Digital X-rays may be used when indicated, and an MRI or orthopedic referral can be coordinated when the examination suggests additional evaluation is appropriate.
If shoulder pain and stiffness are interfering with dressing, reaching, sleeping, exercise, or everyday activities, contact Collin Chiropractic in Buford to schedule an evaluation.
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