The cause of this condition is not fully understood; however, it can develop if a previous shoulder injury has not been managed well or if the shoulder has been immobile for a long period of time.
If you have this condition the shoulder will likely feel stiff, sore and you will have a limited amount of movement (normally lifting arm above your head in front of you and rotational movements). Sudden movements are normally painful which you may find you tend to avoid and normal activities such as putting a top on or undoing your bra strap (for women) may be difficult if not impossible.
It can take several months to recover fully from this, so it is vital to get support from a professional to aid in your recovery. The treatment we offer would initially consist of pain management advice along with manual therapy and exercise therapy to increase the available movement in your shoulder. As your movement increases strengthening exercises would be introduced to regain any loss of strength during the period of immobility.