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Frozen Shoulder Yoga
Frozen Shoulder Yoga
Technically, frozen shoulder is known as adhesive capsulitis. It is a condition in which the shoulder is inflamed, painful and hot. In a frozen shoulder, the adhesions do not let the joint capsule to open fully. The tightened capsule limits the complete movement of the shoulder into flexion, rotation and abduction.
Cause and effect: A person might not be able to use the shoulder if he gets a frozen shoulder. Since there isn't any movement and...
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...because of the inflammation, the adhesions develop between the folds of the joint capsule. Sometimes a frozen shoulder happens without any cause. This condition is also common in women who are between the ages of 40 and 60. This is due to the hormonal changes. Frozen shoulder is a painful condition, which makes moving the shoulder difficult and this leads to the formation of adhesions. So, it is a vicious circle that can carry on for months together.
Therapy: There are ways of healing a frozen shoulder. Speak to a doctor when you have a frozen shoulder. The doctor might prescribe anti-inflammatory medicines. You might also get relief from acupuncture or ice. Taking heat or a good massage can heal the pain and inflammation too. Yoga is a good way of getting back the function, flexibility and strength of the shoulder. However, for this you need to work with a yoga expert, who can teach you the right postures for relief. You can also think of physiotherapy for curing a frozen shoulder.
Exercise for a frozen shoulder: Before you do any of the stretching exercises needed to cure a frozen shoulder, you need do some warm up exercises. Speak with a fitness trainer or a physiotherapist to find out which warm exercises will be more suitable.
You can start with a simple position, in which you have to get onto your hands and knees. You can lift each arm forward and keep the arm a little off the floor. Do this one arm at a time. Lift up your torso out of your shoulder blades, so that there isn't any valley between them. You can do the Downward-facing Dog to the Plank Pose, and then do the sequence all over again.
After the muscles are warmed up, you can start with your stretches. You will need a lot of perseverance and patience to work these muscles. Be in a comfortable position and lie on your back on a yoga mat. Your arms should be in a position that makes you feel that the stretch is causing mild discomfort. But remember that the stretch cannot be as uncomfortable as to make you feel very uncomfortable. You have to learn how to relax your shoulders in a lengthened and open position and that will help your body unlearn the tightening and guarding response that comes when you feel pain.
