Afrozen shoulder is an orthopaedic problem in which movement of the shoulder becomes restricted. It can happen if a small ligament rupture, while doing a household chore, is ignored; other culprits are: zero exercise of the shoulder or constant typing on the computer. Your neck and shoulders contain muscles, bones, nerves, arteries and veins as well as many ligaments and other supporting structures. Many conditions can cause pain in the neck and shoulder area. Some are life threatening (like heart attack and serious injuries), and others are not as dangerous (such as single strains or contusions)
Symptoms of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common complaint, and there are many common causes of this problem. It is important to make an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your symptoms so that appropriate treatment can be directed to the cause. Limited shoulder movement. The most common diagnosis in patients with shoulder pain is bursitis or tendinitis of the rotator cuff. Daily activities like combing one's hair becomes a painful task. Stiffness and unbearable pain in the shoulder.
Beneficial Tips for Shoulders
Should avoid aggressive movement of shoulders. Should not pick up heavy weight goods like furniture, pots, etc. Take a minor break from continuous work. Shoulder exercises, if done regularly, are helpful.
Treatment and Exercises for Shoulder Pain
This condition can be serious, if not treated immediately. If the condition is severe, the best treatment is arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure. It doesn't require a hospital stay as it is a day care procedure. Specialist shoulder surgeons are required to undertake this procedure.
Lie on your stomach, on a bed or a table. Position your affected arm with elbow bent to 90 degree at shoulder level. Bring the hand straight down. Try to raise your hand slowly up to the shoulder level. Lower your affected arm slowly. Repeat this procedure, until you feel tired. You can also do this exercise with your other arm.
Start doing this exercise by lying down on your right side. Ensure that you have a towel rolled up exactly under your right arm pit. Your right arm should be straight and exactly above your head. The elbow of your left arm should be bent at 90 degrees and the forearm should rest against your chest with palm down. Raise the left forearm upto the shoulder level. This exercise is similar to a backhand swing in the game of tennis. Very slowly lower the arm. Repeat this exercise until you get tired. Then repeat this procedure using the other arm
