Frozen shoulder happens when the capsule around your shoulder joint thickens and tightens, forming adhesions that restrict motion.
We typically see it unfold in three stages: the freezing phase (with rising pain and stiffness), the frozen phase (where stiffness persists but pain may ease), and the thawing phase (when improvement slowly begins).
While the cause isn’t always obvious, we often link it to injury, prolonged immobility, or diabetes. Traditional approaches like therapy or anti-inflammatory medications can help, but Eastshore Healthcare focuses on tackling the root issue for lasting relief.
When you come to Eastshore Healthcare, we start with a detailed evaluation to identify the cause of Adhesive capsulitis. Your care plan might include PRP therapy to repair scar tissue, shock wave therapy to loosen adhesions, steroid injections to ease inflammation, or supportive therapies to enhance mobility.
Since our treatments are minimally invasive, you avoid the long recovery times of surgery. Many of our patients see improvements in pain and range of motion within weeks, though results depend on your condition’s severity and your body’s unique healing pace.
At Eastshore Healthcare, we understand that every patient’s journey is unique. That’s why our approach to treating frozen shoulder is highly individualized. Depending on the extent of your symptoms, your treatment plan may include a combination of the following therapies:
Dr. Boland will work with you to create a tailored exercise program to restore shoulder mobility while minimizing pain.
Range of motion (ROM) exercises form the cornerstone of any effective shoulder motion. These exercises help prevent further complications and promote healing.
These gentle movements allow the shoulder to loosen up without putting undue stress on the joint. By bending forward and letting your arm hang, you can swing it in small circles or back and forth to promote mobility.
This exercise helps increase flexibility. With a towel draped over your shoulder and holding the ends with both hands, gently pull to stretch the shoulder out.
Gently pulling one arm across your body with the help of your other arm can effectively stretch the shoulder and alleviate stiffness.
Standing close to a wall, use your fingertips to ‘walk’ your hand up to a comfortable height. This can gradually increase your shoulder movement while supporting the joint capsule.
This exercise uses a resistance band or small weights. With a towel draped over your shoulder and holding the ends with both hands, the muscles around the shoulder encourage a full range of motion.
It’s crucial that these exercises are done consistently and with precision to ensure maximum benefit without exacerbating any pain. Dr. Boland will guide you on the appropriate frequency and intensity to match your current condition, enhancing your recovery process.
In conjunction with a targeted range of motion exercises, several regenerative medicine options can further aid in treating a frozen shoulder. These treatments are often tailored based on the severity of your condition and your body’s response to initial treatments. Some of the most common advanced therapies are:
One of our standout options is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. We draw a small sample of your blood, spin it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets—packed with growth factors that promote tissue repair—and inject this golden liquid into your shoulder joint capsule.
This jump-starts your body’s natural healing process. Since it’s derived from your own blood, PRP is safe, non-invasive, and has virtually no risk of rejection, often leading to less pain, reduced stiffness, and a faster return to normal activities.
Another tool we offer is shock wave therapy – a non-surgical treatment that uses acoustic waves to boost blood flow, break down adhesions, and relieve pain. It’s a gentle push to awaken your shoulder’s healing potential, pairing beautifully with other therapies for optimal results.
For some patients, we also provide steroid injections as an effective option. By delivering a powerful anti-inflammatory directly into the shoulder joint, we can quickly reduce pain and swelling, offering relief during the freezing phase or when stiffness is at its peak.
While not a long-term fix, steroid injections can complement our regenerative approaches, giving you a head start on recovery.
Our dedication to natural, holistic care with a range of options tailored to you makes us different. We aim to avoid surgery or over-reliance on medications, which can come with downtime, side effects, or dependency risks.
Unfortunately, many people often get surgery or go under anesthesia. For instance:
Manipulation while under anesthesia:
During this procedure, you’re put under, and the medical provider forces shoulder movement. This process stretches the joint capsule or tears adhesions. While it increases the range of motion, it often results in inflammation, pain, and even more adhesions later.
Shoulder arthroscopy:
In this procedure, the provider cuts through tight portions in the joint capsule. The small cuts around the shoulder are made using small pencil-size tools. With this process, adhesions will reoccur.
At Eastshore Healthcare, Dr. Boland uses proprietary methods guaranteed to release your frozen shoulder and restore 80+ percent of your normal range of motion in two sessions or less. We have a money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied with the results.
Our multidisciplinary team understands that pain is more than physical – it’s personal. We’re here to unlock the healing potential within your own body, helping you return to the daily activities you love without discomfort.
At Eastshore Healthcare, we don’t believe frozen shoulder should keep you trapped in discomfort. With regenerative treatments like PRP, shock wave therapy, and options like steroid injections, we offer natural, effective ways to break free from pain and stiffness.
Don’t let a frozen shoulder freeze your life—start your journey to recovery with Eastshore Healthcare today! Ready to see how we can help?
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