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I have been diagnosed with a frozen shoulder. what can i do to alleviate some of the discomfort?
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Nsaids: Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)can be quite painful.It can occur without cause , or more commonly , secondary to impingement/rot. Cuff pain .Nsaids and physical therapy are the mainstay of initial treatment.... If pain worsens an intraarticular injection can be helpful. Arthroscopic surgery( capsulotomy) w/ tx.Of underlying pathology can be performed if above fails. Gl!
Answered 12/29/2014
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