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chickabee
chickabee

I am a 76 year old lady who developed two frozen shoulders after trimming the hedge with an electric trimmer about 5 months ago. Having read all the comments on this Forum, found 'Frosty's' 'helpful hints' full of common sense and by far the most helpful...thank you Frosty! This person obviously fully understands the frozen shoulder syndrome. On seeing my GP, I refused cortisone injections as I read these were not always successful, and could be damaging. After waiting a while for physio, was disappointed to hear him say, 'there was nothing he could do, and he didn't have ultrasound equipment...even if he advocated it...which he didn't'. Pain led me to seek another opinion with a private physiotherapist. She not only advocated ultrasound, but also had the equipment. Every session freed up the joints a little. Some weeks were better than others, but there was progress. Had a set back when an unruly dog nearly knocked me over, causing me to shoot up my 'good' arm. The pain was excruciating. After several physio sessions, this helped, but not as good as it was. I do sympathise with all sufferers...keep persevering and don't lose hope!

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  • Floradora
    Floradora chickabee

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    Chickadee,thank you for pointing me in the right direction. Frosty's comments are very helpful and noted. This whole Frozen shoulder thing is so painful. This is my second shoulder, a reaction to a fracture. I wonder what the last FS was a reaction to!  Good to know it is a process and won't last for ever. I'm going to try swimming, someone on the forum has suggested this is beneficial. 

    With the last FS   I just saw it through. I did see a chiropractor a few times but he did some very painful joint crushes, not going through that again, not keen on intervention but must try and find some good  exercises on line.

    every blessing!

     

    • chickabee
      chickabee Floradora

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      Glad you found it Floradora.  Must have been so frustrating the thought of going through it a second time.  Personally, having read up and been advised from many sufferers, I stick by my treatment...which was gentle physio, ultrasound, and exercising within the limits of pain,,,that is to only go so far as to reach the onset of pain.  Keep to the body's natural alignment, especially in bed, and avoid any sudden movement or overstretching.  It takes time, so patience is needed, and healing is a very slow process, as you have seen in Frostie's comments.

      Prayers for your healing are on my list.

      Blessings

      Chickabee

  • Floradora
    Floradora chickabee

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    Chickabee

    yes body alignment is a must, I must try and be patient and stick to the plan.

    Praying for you too.

    blessings

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