Frozen shoulder (**adhesive capsulitis**) causes severe pain and progressive loss of shoulder movement, often making simple tasks like dressing, driving or reaching overhead impossible. Without treatment it can last **1–3 years**; with structured physiotherapy at HealthPlus, most patients recover meaningful movement in **8–16 weeks**.
Our protocol combines capsular stretching, glenohumeral mobilisation, dry needling, scapular stabilisation and a graded home-exercise programme to restore full pain-free range of motion.
Benefits
Restored overhead movement and behind-the-back reach
Elimination of disturbing night pain
Return to driving, dressing and lifting
Much faster recovery than the natural course
Avoids the need for shoulder manipulation under anaesthesia
Prevents long-term stiffness and re-freezing
Who Needs This?
Adults aged 40–65; diabetic patients (much higher risk); post-injury or post-immobilisation patients; anyone unable to sleep on the affected side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do diabetics get frozen shoulder more often?
Diabetes affects collagen metabolism, making the shoulder capsule prone to inflammation, thickening and adhesion.
Will I regain full shoulder movement?
With consistent physiotherapy, 90%+ of patients regain near-full range of motion.
Do I need an injection or surgery for frozen shoulder?
Most cases resolve fully with physio alone. Injections or manipulation are considered only if progress plateaus after 12 weeks.