Shoulder Pain / Frozen Shoulder
Summary
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in your shoulder joint. Your risk of developing frozen shoulder increases if you’re recovering from a medical condition or procedure that prevents you from moving your arm.
If we were to name the one musculoskeletal component that is undergoing the most serious devolution, it would be the shoulders. We don’t use them much these days. Our world of motion has been squeezed into an invisible three-by-four-foot box that hangs in midair directly in front of us, covering an area roughly from the mid-thighs to the armpits. Equipped with this invisible template that guides modern motion, we have simply forgotten to routinely use more than fifty percent of the shoulder’s functions. As a result, when a task comes along that the shoulder is designed to do but that is outside the box, we start hurting. Pain and swelling… are symptoms of musculoskeletal misalignment. They are symptoms of living inside the box. With over 15 muscles attaching to and affecting the position and ability for the shoulder and arm to move, you can see why it is so easily injured and so painful.
Cause
The bones, ligaments and tendons that make up your shoulder joint are encased in a capsule of connective tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs when this capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, restricting its movement. Doctors aren’t sure why this happens to some people, although it’s more likely to occur in people who have diabetes or those who recently had to immobilize their shoulder for a long period, such as after surgery or an arm fracture.
Effects
Frozen shoulder typically develops slowly, and in a couple of stages. Each stage can last a number of months. Freezing stage – Any movement of your shoulder causes pain, and your shoulder range of motion starts to become limited. Frozen stage – Pain may begin to diminish during this stage. However, your shoulder becomes stiffer, and using it becomes more difficult. For some people, the pain worsens at night, sometimes disrupting sleep.
Treatment
Our practitioners will work to bring the body back into balance and restore range of motion by using a variety of muscle release techniques and movements. Our therapy centers on balancing, integrating and relaxing areas of chronic tension or knots (also known as “adhesions.”) Structural Physiotherapy is a great way to begin to organize change to the myofascial system and alleviate pain.
- Exercise therapy is also crucial. This Muscle Re-education is a unique and very effective program designed to treat musculoskeletal pain. It is a process which involves a series of stretches and gentle exercises designed to restore full, natural function to muscles and joints. This process strengthens specific muscles and brings the body back to its proper alignment and functioning the way it was designed—pain-free.
This combination of therapy and re-education is the perfect recipe to a healthier, balanced, and pain-free body.
Kaylee from North Ogden, UT Testimonial
I was experiencing a lot of knee pain after having surgery for a torn ACL. Months of physical therapy and a 2nd knee surgery didn’t help the pain and issues I was having. I was ready to just live with the pain but I decided to give Structura’s therapy a try. It has helped my knee tremendously! My knee pain is gone and my range of motion is back! So happy I found this therapy! If you are experiencing pain that your doctors can’t figure out, I would highly recommend Structura’s therapy!
J. Sanchez from Clearfield, UT Testimonial
I was introduced to Structura Body Therapies by a family member. I have suffered from chronic pain for the past 9 years and the source of the pain was finally diagnosed. I started coming to Structura to see how their therapies could help me before, between, and after the two hip surgeries I would need to correct the source of my pain. I cannot express enough how pleased I am with the results of the therapy thus far! I recently had the first surgery and the therapies from Structura Body Therapies have cut my healing time by 4 weeks! I am looking very forward to completing my next surgery and then starting the Structural Integration program with Structura.
Jessica from Ogden, UT Testimonial
Structura has truly helped me so much! It was a long road to recovery, but I skipped the surgeries and was able to naturally heal over time. I continue to go on a regular basis for maintenance now. This is an amazing way to stay in top performance and learn about mobility and movement.
Jeannie from Clearfield, UT Testimonial
I am a 62 year old female. For several years, I have become less flexible and stiff. I was introduced to Structura and finished the 10 weekly sessions of Structural Integration. They are very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Structura Body Therapies’ therapy.
Nick from Kaysville, UT Testimonial
I was in a car accident and hurt my neck and low back. I came into Structura Body Therapies and they helped me get rid of the pain I was having. I would recommend to anyone that has been in an accident to come in and get some bodywork done from Structura!
Tiffany from West Valley, UT Testimonial
I was having some lower back pain and and they’re deep tissue massage helped me feel better. The therapist was really nice and I felt amazing after the 60-minute session. I would highly recommend anyone with back pain to go to them. -Tiffany
Lisa from Layton, UT Testimonial
I felt so good after each of the 10 sessions of Structural Integration. Parts of my body that bothered me before the session felt so much better after being worked on. My knees that hurt before, didn’t bother me after being worked on.
Susan from Neveda Testimonial
I was in a car accident and hurt my neck and low back. I came into Structura Body Therapies and they helped me get rid of the pain I was having. I would recommend to anyone that has been in an accident to come in and get some bodywork done from Structura!
Jon from Ogden Utah Testimonial
Working with Structura Body Therapies has been a life-changing experience. They are not only extremely skilled in their practice, but are very educational. I noticed a big difference after the first visit
Pamela from Utah Testimonial
I was afraid to try Structura because I heard the therapy might be painful. But it was going into months and months with plantar fasciitis and not being able to walk without limping and waddling. That was painful too. Through the therapy sessions, I found that I was twisted and seized up all over. I’m not sure when the fasciitis actually completely healed, but it did 100%. The therapy was a little painful, but nothing like the pain of months of fasciitis and years of waddling. At 58 years old, I can finally move my legs again so I can walk normally and start exercising.
Debra Testimonial
The people are friendly, and make you feel at ease. They are very professional, and I saw results fast. I am thankful that there is hope to take away my pain, which I have lived with for so long. I would highly recommend Structura to anyone.
Annie from Layton, UT Testimonial
I’ve been able to get my life back thanks to the therapists at Structura. Taylor and Skye were amazing at listening and critically thinking. They were both very professional. I had dealt with 1.5 years of debilitating pain in my lower back and shooting pain down my legs. After physical therapy, multiple steroid shots, and mediations to deal with the pain I heard about Structura. Thanks to these amazing people I can sleep through the night, enjoy activities I love, and play with my kids. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing more than a relaxing massage.
Kellie from Hooper, UT Testimonial
I am running again! Less than a year ago, I had a doctor, physical therapist, and a chiropractor all tell me I needed to stop running because of constant back and neck pain, along with ankle and groin injuries. Well, they were wrong! Because of Stuctura Body Therapies, in the last 2 months, I have ran a half marathon, a 5K, and I am continuing to run 3 times a week. The 10-week Structural Integration program, and continued maintenance, have been a true blessing for me. The therapists and staff at Structura are the best, and are professional and caring. So grateful to have found this amazing technique.
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