Diabetes Self-Management

THAWING OUT THAT FROZEN SHOULDER

Having trouble reaching behind your back? Do you struggle to button your shirt or tie your necktie? Does your shoulder hurt more at night while you’re trying to sleep? Is your golf game suffering because of shoulder pain? If so, you might be experiencing a painful—yet common—condition called adhesive capsulitis, also known as “frozen shoulder.”

What is frozen shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is a disorder that causes pain and stiffness in your shoulder joint. Over time, the ability to move your shoulder is reduced, and

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