Frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis or shoulder contracture and is a disorder of the shoulder capsule; the connective tissue surrounding the joint of the shoulder becomes stiff and inflamed which restricts motion and causes chronic pain. Unfortunately this disabling condition usually lasts a long time, some people get better over 18-24 months but for some the condition lasts several years. Patients report that the pain is worse at night, in colder weather and sudden jerky movements can cause onset of acute pain and cramps which last several minutes.