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Frozen Shoulder alternate treatments

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fs12345
fs12345

Hi,

So after aggravating my shoulder with strength exercises for a few months, my ortho doctor and therapist decided that I have a frozen shoulder. Then the physical therapist started doing some extremely painful stretches, so much so that I had to stop the session after enduring 15 minutes, probably the worst pain I have experienced. They want to do a few sessions and then just have surgery if it doesn't work.

Has anyone had a different method that worked better and was less painful? I definitely want to get a second opinion and look at other options, reading other experiences it seems that the route they want me to go is a gamble and could make things worse.

Any feedback based on personal experience would be most helpful, thanks.

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  • Hems06
    Hems06 fs12345

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    sorry to hear that. in my experience if PT is hurting, it should leave it alone as it aggravates the joint. thats what my surgeon said and i was given an injection and wait for few months but didnt get better then i had to go through surgery. well, it was my post op frozen shoulder as i had rotator cuff repair. yeah, try to have second option. they should have advised you for the injection first and see if it helps. good luck !!

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