“What could be the reason for my frozen shoulder?”
I am a 42 year old lecturer. I have suddenly been suffering from a bad frozen shoulder in my left hand. What could be the possible reason for this?
4 Answers
The primary reason for Adhesive Capsulitis or Frozen shoulder is Idiopathic, which means we don't know. Sometimes it happens after trauma or a surgery. Some risk factors for getting frozen shoulder is diabetes and hypothyroidism.
Often this is idiopathic which means it came out of nowhere. It is a common condition. Often self limiting. Occasionally happens after trauma. It can be associated with endocrine disorders and most commonly diabetes. First line treatment are NSAIDs, oral and or intra articular steroid shots and a stretching program under the supervision of a therapist. Occasionally surgery is warranted.
It is important to always seek a medical evaluation by a licensed professional to ensure it is not the manifestation of something more serious. You also want to seek help sooner rather than later to prevent any further damage to the area.
Frozen shoulder often times is idiopathic — which means it has no identifiable cause. If that is the case, the cause is bad luck!
