Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Signs and symptoms typically begin gradually, worsen over time and then resolve, usually within one to three years.
Your risk of developing frozen shoulder increases if you're recovering from a medical condition or procedure that prevents you from moving your arm — such as a stroke or a mastectomy.
Freezing stageAny movement of your shoulder causes pain, and your shoulder's range of motion starts to become limited. Frozen stage Pain may begin to diminish during this stage. However, your shoulder becomes stiffer, and using it becomes more difficult. Thawing stageThe range of motion in your shoulder begins to improve.
Age : Age-related changes in the spine, such as herniated disks and bone spurs, are the most common causes of sciatica. Strains : not warming up properly before physical activity. Obesity: By increasing the stress on your spine, excess body weight can contribute to the spinal changes that trigger sciatica. Diabetes : This condition, which affects the way your body uses blood sugar, increases your risk of nerve damage.
It's not always possible to prevent sciatica, and the condition may recur. The following can play a key role in protecting your back: Exercise regularly : To keep your back strong, pay special attention to your core muscles — the muscles in your abdomen and lower back that are essential for proper posture and alignment. Good posture : Choose a seat with good lower back support, armrests and a swivel base. Smoking : A significantly higher percentage of smokers have back pain incidences compared to non-smokers of the same age, height, and weight. Body weight : The weight people carry and where they carry it affects the risk of developing back pain. The difference in back pain risk between obese and normal-weight individuals is considerable. People who carry their weight in the abdominal area versus the buttocks and hip area are also at greater risk.
If your pain doesn't improve with self-care measures, your doctor might suggest some of the following treatments. Medication : Back pain that does not respond well to OTC painkillers may require a prescription NSAID. Codeine or hydrocodone, which are narcotics, may be prescribed for short periods. These require close monitoring by the doctor. In some cases, muscle relaxants may be used. Therapy : Physical Therapy : Applying heat, ice, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation — as well as some muscle-release techniques to the back muscles and soft tissues — may help alleviate pain.