What Causes Frozen Shoulder and Who Is Most at Risk?
If you are experiencing intense shoulder pain with stiffness and limited movement, then you might have a Frozen Shoulder. Suffering from frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, can make simple activities such as getting dressed and reaching behind your back difficult.
At Ishitani Health Center in Fort Lee, NJ, we can help you better understand the common causes and risk factors of a frozen shoulder.
What Causes Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder occurs when the tissue around the shoulder joint becomes stiff and swollen, hindering normal movement. It may occur without an exact cause, but it can happen after an injury, surgery, or a period of prolonged shoulder inactivity.
Certain health conditions, particularly diabetes, are also associated with a higher risk of developing frozen shoulder.
Who is Most at Risk?
Frozen shoulder is more common among:
- Adults between 40 and 60 years old
- People with diabetes
- Individuals recovering from shoulder injuries or surgery
- People who have limited shoulder movement for an extended period
Recognizing these risk factors does not mean you will develop frozen shoulder, but it can help you pay attention to changes in shoulder mobility.
How Chiropractic Care May Help
At Ishitani Health Center, chiropractic care in Fort Lee, NJ may help alleviate musculoskeletal pain and support healthier shoulder movement. Depending on your condition, care may include appropriate hands-on techniques and mobility-focused approaches tailored to your needs.
If shoulder pain and tightness are making daily activities hard to do, contact Ishitani Health Center to learn more about your symptoms and available chiropractic care options.
