This frozen shoulder thing is complex and generally heals itself in 24 to 36 months. However it hurts like heck while freezing up and then you have restricted use of your arm. I've been going to PT since late September in an effort initially to keep it from freezing up completely. Having had the other shoulder do that 10 or 12 years ago I didn't want the same experience and recognized the symptoms. Well that was successful and I have expanded the range of motion and functionality but it still won't move in certain directions. The therapist believes that they can't really help me any further and I just have to keep doing the exercises/stretches at home. I can go back if it regresses - which I won't let it.
I can't swim or do exercises in certain directions but I can start doing more. So I'm, starting with a DVD program tomorrow and then joining a gym once I use up all my prepaid Pilates sessions. I hope to get strong again - or at least stronger.
Spring seems to be making itself known which means more walking as well. The Poodle Princess will be happy about that!
Glad to hear you are getting better, even though it sounds like full recovery is still in the future.
ReplyDeleteEven though I'm getting better, I am not enjoying not having full mobility. It's going to be a few more weeks, but I am gaining a much better understanding of what it's like not to be mobile, not to do whatever I want, and so forth. It's humbling.
I'm glad you are getting better and agree that it is humbling. I've been through this with the other shoulder and am finding I am less patient with the process this time. Not that my patience level will make any difference LOL.
DeleteBravo for staying active and doing all you can!
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