A 36-year-old member asked:
what to do if i have frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). why does it hurt so bad when i first move it.?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andre Panagos answered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 22 years experience
See your doctor: You need to start moving it otherwise it will become permanent. See your doctor and physical therapist at once. It hurts because the tissues got inflamed and have scarred resulting in decreased motion and pain.
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