What do "frozen shoulder"symptoms feel like when you try to move?

Hard stop to motion: Most patients complain of pain about a significantly decreased total arc of motion. Certain planes of motion may be moreso affected or not in different patients. The thickened shoulder capsule loses its normal resiliency and suppleness creating a "hard stop" past which further active or passive motion is not feasible.

Pain: Pain in frozen phase typically occurs at the end range of motion. However, the symptoms as far as subjective description and location are not distinguishable from other causes of shoulder pain. Main finding is limited range of motion, with negative x-ray (for arthritis).

Limited motion: Many things can cause pain or limit your ability to fully move your shoulder. However, limits in passive motion (that is, you remain relaxed while an examiner attempts to lift and move the shoulder) are common in frozen shoulder.