09/26/2025
🔹 Interesting Facts About Frozen Shoulder
❄️ It’s called “frozen” because your shoulder literally feels stuck — movement becomes stiff and painful.
👩 Women in their 40s–60s are most commonly affected.
🩺 People with diabetes are up to 5 times more likely to develop it.
⏳ It goes through three stages — Freezing, Frozen, and Thawing — and can last months to years.
🧵 The problem isn’t the muscle — it’s the joint capsule thickening and tightening like shrink-wrap.
🔄 It can sometimes get better on its own, but physical therapy speeds recovery and prevents long-term stiffness.
💡 Gentle stretching is more effective than aggressive exercise — pushing too hard can make it worse.
🚫 Misconception: Frozen shoulder isn’t caused by cold weather or sleeping wrong.
🏃 Early movement after injury or surgery lowers your risk of developing it.
🎯 With the right treatment, most people regain full function of their shoulder.
