This text discusses frozen shoulder, a condition characterized by inflammation in the shoulder joint, leading to pain, thickened ligaments, and a tightened joint capsule.
There’s a debate about the link between frozen shoulder and menopause.While some believe hormonal changes during menopause contribute,others argue that the correlation is due to the age group (40-60) moast affected by frozen shoulder,rather than a direct hormonal link.
currently,there’s no cure for frozen shoulder,but treatments aim to alleviate symptoms during the healing process. Common treatments include:
Hydrodistension/Hydro-dilatation: Injecting saline,local anesthetic,and a steroid into the joint capsule to reduce pain and relax the capsule for improved mobility. physiotherapy and Exercise: Can help maintain shoulder strength,though it might initially increase pain in the aggressive phase of the condition.
* Steroid Injections (like hydrocortisone): Help reduce inflammation and provide pain relief, making the recovery more cozy.The text also shares the experience of Emma, who suffered from frozen shoulder. She tried various home remedies and physiotherapy wiht limited success,experiencing meaningful pain. Her GP initially refused a referral for an injection. However, after an injury led to an X-ray and MRI confirming her diagnosis, she was referred for a hydrocortisone injection. While the injection itself was excruciating, it led to significant improvement within a week and progressive recovery over the following months. Emma notes that in Indonesia and Singapore, frozen shoulder is referred to as “50s shoulder,” suggesting a greater awareness of its potential link to menopause in those regions. A year later, Emma has regained most of her shoulder mobility and is actively participating in aqua aerobics to further improve it. She expresses a desire for greater awareness among women about the condition.
