12/03/2025
Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, affects up to 5% of the population, most often between ages 40 and 60. It causes pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion that can make even simple movements—like reaching overhead or fastening a seatbelt—extremely difficult.
While the exact cause isn’t always known, risk factors include:
- Diabetes (present in up to 30% of frozen shoulder cases)
- Thyroid disorders
- Prolonged shoulder immobility after surgery or injury
- Certain cardiovascular or autoimmune conditions
Traditionally, treatment has involved physical therapy, steroid injections, or surgery. However, a newer, minimally invasive option—Frozen Shoulder Embolization (FSE)—is showing promising results.
Learn how National Vascular Physicians treats frozen shoulder without surgery: https://nationalvascularphysicians.com/areas-of-care/spine-joint-care/ -shoulder