Question 1

62yr woman.left supraclavicular swelling for 2mnth.non-tender.soft.frozen shoulder for 6mnth.bp 140/90.subclinical hypothyroidism. why the swelling?

Accepted Answer

Lymph nodes: Make sure not small lymph node that has gotten large.  May or may not be related to the shoulder issue.

Question 2

frozen shoulder remedies?

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Stretching: Reach over head and lean arm and hand against the wall, then lean in with body weight until you can get your armpit and face against the wall.  Do this facing the wall and sideways to the wall.  Stretch arm across body and use other had to pull.  Hold all stretches for 20 seconds and relax into the stretch.  Grab door jam with hand with elbow to side, and rotate body.

Question 3

exercises for frozen shoulder?

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Stretching: Reach over head and lean arm and hand against the wall, then lean in with body weight until you can get your armpit and face against the wall.  Do this facing the wall and sideways to the wall.  Stretch arm across body and use other had to pull.  Hold all stretches for 20 seconds and relax into the stretch.  Grab door jam with hand with elbow to side, and rotate body.

Question 4

what are possible causes of pain and frozen shoulder?

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Causes are unknown: No one knows what causes frozen shoulder, aka adhesive capsulitis. There are well defined demographic associations, such as it is more common in women, in middle-aged patients, sedentary patients, diabetics, patients with hypothyroidism, etc. You might want to watch this video: http://youtu.Be/h-umxi8yi0e.

Question 5

how to treat a frozen shoulder?

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Physical therapy: Typically frozen shoulder responds to physical therapy and home exercises. It can take months to get most of the motion back. Sometimes arthroscopic surgery is needed if not making progress after a long course of therapy.

Question 6

what are the best analgesics for frozen shoulder?

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Frozen shoulder. : Best analgesic way is moisture heating pad local apply for 15 minutes and active and passive range of motion routinely. If acute pain may apply icy pad. Nsaids, such as celebrex, Mobic (meloxicam) etc, are also indicated. Avoid narcotic pain medications, which will relieve your pain briefly and bring you more pain later.  Narcotics are not indicated for such kind chronic pain.

Question 7

can the chiropractor help frozen shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Sure: I would have them focus on gentle passive stretching.  Other modalities like ultrasound, tens, etc can help but have limited efficacy in terms of documented clincical outcomes.  As long as your chiropracter knows his or her limitations and when to refer i think they are perfectly capable of helping in this regard.  Nothing forceful!

Question 8

what is the best therapy for frozen shoulder pain?

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Joint injection: Usually joint injection relief the pain and help the movement.

Question 9

what is best prescription pain med for frozen-shoulder?

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Pt: Some pain meds help but time and pt are the best.

Question 10

what sort of problem is adhesive capsulitis of shoulder (frozen shoulder)?

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Let me explain: In frozen shoulder, the smooth tissues of the shoulder capsule become thick, stiff, and inflamed.
Resulting in limited range of motion

frozen shoulder generally gets better over time, although it may take up to 3 years.
The focus of treatment is to control pain and restore motion and strength through physical therapy. And may need to move the shoulder under anesthesia.

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