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Rain523
Rain523

I wrote back almost a year ago about my frozen shoulder.  I had surgery on June 22nd, went to therapy for over 3 months.  Although the pain is gone which makes me extremely happy the ROM is just not there.  At the time the Dr. wanted to take me back into OR to manipulate the shoulder but no gaurantee it would help so I opted not too. My ROM is better then it was but still no where near 100%.  Just frustrated and just don't know what to do. The muscle is gone no strength at all.

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  • terry74787
    terry74787 Rain523

    Posted

    The only way to get it back is to do three things. Physical therapy as soon as possible, experienced therapeutic massage therapists who can help break up any scar tissue and regular physical activity that will naturally get things moving again. 
    • Rain523
      Rain523 terry74787

      Posted

      I have been doing exercise at home, can't wait for warmer weather so I can get into pool.  I need to find a therapist that does more then just heat/stim/strentch a little  then they watch me do the exercise I do at home and then ice.  I have been to two therapist the same thing.  I do all that at home.  sad

       

  • debbie36227
    debbie36227 Rain523

    Posted

    I had no pain at all for 6 months. I was happy I am pain free on my left shoulder. My ROM is not there and I do have no muscle there to strengthen. I still go PT and seems nothing improve with ROM. Any suggestion?

    Debbie

    • debbie36227
      debbie36227

      Posted

      Oops not 6 months. It should be since I had the pain for 6 mi this after shoulder surgery
    • Rain523
      Rain523 debbie36227

      Posted

      I wish I had a suggestion.  My doctor suggested manipulation which would break up the scar tissues but I don't want to go thru it again sad
    • debbie36227
      debbie36227 Rain523

      Posted

      I did had manipulation and adhesion capsulitis arthroscopy. My doctor said I had lot of scar tissues to remove.
  • Je_n
    Je_n Rain523

    Posted

    Hi Rain,

    That is awful! You must be very frustrated indeed. I do not blame you for oppting out of the shoulder minipulation, I too am pretty sure I do not want any suregery as it only seems to help a small percentage.  I have reached the conclusion that many  of us are going to be forced to ride this out like a virus and there is really not a lot we can do. The FS seems to be alot more severe in some cases and more resistant. Even the doctor said they do not have any effective methods to treat FS except trial and error and we all respond differently.  

     I think everyone on this forum has a pretty good idea of how you are feeling.  We all truly share your frustration. I wish you the best. 

    PS. I noticed that there are about 500 of us on this forum, seems there is enough of us out there, I wish they would do more research on Frozen Shoulder. 

    • debbie36227
      debbie36227 Je_n

      Posted

      Jen- I probably would do the same thing to opt not do MUA again when I go back see the doctor. My pain is gone but ROM is not there. I still go physical therapist twice a week. I do believe FS is a long recovery.

      We need to support each other and see how everyone is doing.

    • Je_n
      Je_n debbie36227

      Posted

      Hi Debbie! Oh my gosh, after all you went through, the ROM is still not there? I'm sorry my friend. I guess at least the pain has backed off a little, hopefully you can get a little more rest. Have you been able to go back to work?

      Yes, we all need the support. D

    • debbie36227
      debbie36227 Je_n

      Posted

      Yes I already went back to work starting last week. So far so good with light duty job. 👍
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