Osteopath or no Osteopath

Hi there I had frozen shoulder for over four years. It usually thaws after  one year and after that I went for rehab at the Salisbury Hospital Pain Clinic . Last year I was diagnosed with a full tendon tear on the rotator.  cuff which meant I had to have shoulder surgery as two steroidal injections made no difference. I am now a year on and still have the odd twinges  especially after long car journeys  which hurt it. 

Whatever makes you comfortable. Everyone is different. If the osteopath is not working, don't continue. You might want to go later when you start thawing. For one take care of the pain and be patient. I have had 2 frozen shoulders and it was time that was the biggest healer.

Is that line a chiropractor? I found excercises helped me be less stiff but at a certain point it didn't matter cause I was too frozen. Ask about mua? (You can search here for threads all about it) as far as X-rays and MRI in my case ruled out a tear but they didn't really use to diagnose. Use ice or heat for pain whatever feels better. Also hydrocidine helped somewhat. It was kinda scary but even that for don't get rid of all the pain. Good luck

Everyone is different, but given what I have learned thus far in my own case, I would drop the osteo. Then you could try the physio if you still want to do so when that appointment comes up. I wouldn't cancel the physio meanwhile to give yourself time to make that decision later. 

My issues started after a clavicle fracture. At first my dr felt it was stiffness in shoulder as residual from the fracture and he ordered physical therapy accordingly. I had a great therapist, but I wasn't progressing at all so went back to see dr. He had told me I was at risk for FS. When I went back and he examined me again he said I definitely had developed FS. At that point he wanted to keep me in therapy a little longer, but he completely changed the orders for the therapy so that they were only doing gentle stretching. I also continued exercises at home. However, I told him that some of the home exercises were causing me greater pain. He said to STOP any  exercises that were causing pain after the exercise. He said it should not hurt after the exercise and that can actually slow the recovery with FS. So I did. When I went for further followup he said I didn't need to continue the physical therapy but just to keep it mobile and do exercises that did not result in worsening or pain afterwards. I feel very comfortable about that plan. I stretch it on doorframes, etc. and do the pendulum exercises, etc. The PT for me did make it feel less tight for a few hours but never did anything to lessen the stiffness or pain. What needs to be done, gentle exercises and stretching, can be done at home. When money is an issue, I just don't think you need to spend the money for all the therapy as long as you are doing what you can to stretch and gently exercise it daily. Even more so, if it is causing additional pain, it isn't good for the FS anyway. My dr is an excellent shoulder specialist with an excellent reputation as a doctor and I have a lot of confidence in him. He has emphasized more than once that with FS you can slow the process by pushing the boundaries with the therapy and exercise. With what I have seen thus far just in my own case, I absolutely agree. 

One other thing, as far as diagnostics, it's hard to say. I only had an x-ray to rule out fracture or arthritis as my dr felt confident by exam that it was not a rotator cuff injury (that I had wondered about). I have complete confidence in him. If you have the same confidence in your dr I would go with his recommendations. However, if you don't have that level of confidence and still feel there may be other issues, you may want a second opinion. If so, I would research online to choose a dr. 

Forgot to mention that I have read in several places that thyroid disease puts you at higher risk for FS, so your dr is right about that. I have also read that it is felt autoimmune disease plays a role in some patients and I think that is the case with me. 

It's a frustrating condition. Some on this forum have recommended MSM supplement to help with pain. That might be something to try as well.