Treatment for a frozen shoulder typically necessitates an aggressive mixture of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, steroidal injections directly into the affected shoulder joint, and physical therapy. A frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, can become permanent or chronic without a forceful treatment program.
Diligent physical therapy for a frozen shoulder is often essential for recovery. A physiotherapist will administer ultrasound, electrical stimulation, range of motion exercise maneuvers, stretching, ice packs, and possibly strengthening exercises. A treatment program consisting of physical therapy for a frozen shoulder may require weeks to months for improvement, depending on the damage to the tissues inside and around the affected shoulder joint.
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