Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition that causes stiffness and limits your ability to move your arm. It often develops gradually and can last months, or even years, if left untreated. But the good news is that physiotherapy offers one of the most effective ways to restore movement, reduce pain, and regain freedom in your daily life.
What Is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder occurs when the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and stiff, restricting movement. The condition usually develops in three stages:
- Freezing stage: Pain gradually increases, and shoulder movement becomes limited.
- Frozen stage: Pain may lessen, but stiffness and restricted motion remain.
- Thawing stage: Mobility slowly begins to return.
Without proper treatment, recovery can be very slow. This is where physiotherapy plays a crucial role.
How Physiotherapy Helps with Frozen Shoulder
Physiotherapists use evidence-based techniques to ease pain, restore shoulder function, and speed up recovery. Unlike pain medication, physiotherapy addresses both the symptoms and root cause of frozen shoulder.
Our Frozen Shoulder Physiotherapy Services Include:
- Restoring mobility and flexibility in the shoulder joint
- Reducing pain without relying heavily on medication
- Strengthening surrounding muscles to support recovery
- Preventing long-term stiffness or recurrence
Common Physiotherapy Techniques for Frozen Shoulder
Treatment is tailored to each patient, but may include:
- Manual therapy: Gentle joint mobilisation to reduce stiffness
- Stretching exercises: Targeted stretches to improve flexibility
- Strengthening programmes: Building muscle support around the shoulder
- Heat therapy or ultrasound: To ease pain and encourage blood flow
- Education and advice: Helping you manage the condition at home
The Benefits of Early Intervention
Starting physiotherapy early can make a huge difference. Instead of waiting months or years for frozen shoulder to resolve on its own, physiotherapy helps you:
- Return to work and hobbies faster
- Sleep better without shoulder pain
- Prevent long-term disability
How Home Physio Group Can Help
At Home Physio Group, our expert physiotherapists specialise in treating conditions like frozen shoulder. We provide care in the comfort of your own home, making treatment convenient and stress-free.
Our frozen shoulder physiotherapy services include:
- Personalised treatment plans based on your stage of recovery
- One-to-one sessions with experienced physiotherapists
- Home exercise programmes to keep progress going between visits
- Support and guidance to restore mobility and confidence
With Home Physio Group, you don’t have to suffer in silence. We’ll help you achieve freedom from frozen shoulder so you can return to daily life stronger and pain-free.
A frozen shoulder does not have to slow you down. Contact The Home Physio Group today to schedule an assessment and start your journey to recovery. Call us on 0330 335 1016 or use the contact sheet and we will get back to you.