Frozen Shoulder

What is frozen shoulder?

It is a disorder in which the shoulder and the connective tissues surrounding the shoulder joint become inflamed and stiff thus limiting the shoulder movement in all directions and causing pain. The pain usually increases at night and in cold weather.

How to  tackle the pain?

• Avoid  drinks containing caffeine as it increases the stiffness. e.g. cold drinks and coffee.
• Avoid milk products as they increase inflammation.
• Increase intake of raw fruits like Cherries, Berries, Papaya and Pineapple.These reduce inflammation.

Tips

2 tablespoons of flax seeds every day will help in improving stiffness and inflammation.

Use turmeric and ginger extensively in your diet as they have anti inflammatory properties.  They stimulate circulation and relieve pain.

Advise

All types of stress further aggravate the pain. So daily relaxation exercises are essential. Visit a good Homoeopathic doctor for relief in pain.

Start with deep breathing exercises -Pranayam and then do 10-20 minutes of meditation. It relaxes the muscles and releases all tension from the  area.

Medicines

Plumbum metallicum, Arsenic album, Veratrum album are some of the medicines that help alleviate the pain but should be used only after consulting a doctor.