It’s getting colder and colder outside so we want to caution you not to stay out too long, as you might get FROZEN SHOULDER!!...NO! That’s not what frozen shoulder is! Also known as adhesive capsulitis, it generally starts with an injury or pain in the shoulder, causing one to not move the joint as far as normal. After a period of time of underuse, the shoulder capsule starts to “stick” and will not move as far. This, in turn, creates more pain and further movement avoidance. You can see where we’re going here…one painful, nearly immobile shoulder! Treatments are available in our office, including chiropractic, physiotherapy and acupuncture. Though the treatment often requires time, many patients experience increased mobility and decreased pain plus improved quality of life as a result. If you’re suffering with this condition, don’t’ hesitate to call to schedule an evaluation with one of the doctors. We evaluate the shoulder through palpation, range of motion testing and orthopedic tests to determine what's going on. If you're unsure about whether it's frozen shoulder or some other condition, come in and we'll examine it for you!