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Having a Shoulder manipulation due to frozen shoulder

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vicki90704
vicki90704

Ok so I have had a frozen shoulder now for over a year and a bit, have seen the DR several times, have had injections and have done PT, which have not worked. I am unable to dress myself properly and require my husband to help on a regular basis. I am unable to reach high enough to was my hair, and pegging clothes out is a nightmare.

So I have been back to see my orthopedic Dr, who has now said lets wait four more months and I have said no, enough is enough. So I have been told I am going to have a manipulation of my arm, can someone tell me what I should expect afterwards and how long recovery will be once again..thanks

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  • tammy_02443
    tammy_02443 vicki90704

    Posted

    Hi Vicki. I had manipulation aswell as capsule release surgery one week ago. It's going to take time to heel and I am bruised from my chest to my wrist. Just trying to manage the pain relief and still sleeping upright in a chair. I'm confident it will all be worth it. Take care x

    • Burtpies
      Burtpies tammy_02443

      Posted

      Hi Tammy, I had the same as you and was not bruised at all. Yes the dr needs to manipulate your shoulder but that much bruising is a bit of a concern, sounds like he did a bit of a hack job of it. 

      I had mine done in December 17 I still struggle with ROM issues but from the procedure I have developed CRPS a horrible nerve condition that makes the pain of FS seem like nothing. Just be aware that this condition can occur after procedures for frozen shoulder, it’s rare but it does happen, I know. 

    • vicki90704
      vicki90704 tammy_02443

      Posted

      Hi Tammy thanks for the reply. I'm only having the MUA for now as I only have 10% range in my arm.. How's the pain afterwards?

    • Burtpies
      Burtpies vicki90704

      Posted

      CRPS is a nerve condition called Complex regional pain syndrome. It is brought on by an injury or surgery. While I’m still trying to get over my bilateral frozen shoulders I have this to deal with. All I’m saying is just be aware of any nerve pain that you get and have it checked out ASAP. 
  • sandra38592
    sandra38592 vicki90704

    Posted

    I had surgery Feb 22, pain for the first 5 days was worse than anyone can imagine, not even the strongest pain pills helped, plus you have to do PT or it will freeze again. Slowly the pain went away. 5 months later, PT 3 time a week plus a home program, I have 95% range of motion and pain only a when I over use it. I can do everything I used to do now. It has been a very long road, 1 year from the start of pain, but it was all worth it since the doctor told me I was his worst case, would probably take 3 years to heal. There is a light at the end of your tunnel, things are very hard now but after your surgery you should be doing much much better. 
  • debbie36227
    debbie36227 vicki90704

    Posted

    Hi Vicky, I had my shoulder manipulation 2016 after I had rotator cuff surgery. It takes a long time to heal from my frozen shoulder. Now I am pain free and use 95% range of motion
  • CynCash
    CynCash vicki90704

    Posted

    Hi Vicki, I have two frozen shoulders, the left is a year in and the right a few months.  The left has improved quite a bit and now has very little pain and the range of motion is slowly but steadily improving. The right is still in the painful freezing stage but it too is slowly getting less painful, good days and bad days.

    I decided to do nothing as that is what my physical therapist strongly recommended.  She said it will get better on its own but not to let anyone force it in any way, or push to hard with exercises.  I have followed this advice and have used many modalities to manage the pain, which work pretty well.  I would be happy to share those with you if you would like.

    I wonder if you have done extensive research into the MUA. There are many people in this forum who have done it and have told their stories here.  You may want to consider reading their stories before you go ahead with the MUA. There is a whole thread about it I believe, and I just read one thread called Burning Pain in Wrist/Arms that talks about MUA. But I believe there is one that talks about MUA specifically.  I have read so much in this forum!

    I am pleasantly surprised that your orthopedic doctor advised you to be patient rather than have any procedures. You may want to consider his advice. This is a long process, I have read that the average length of time is 30 months.  I know from my own experience that it gets better,  I remind myself of that every day.

    I wish you all of the very best, whatever your decision.

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