Hi  – frozen shoulder is usually due to inflammation of the capsule, tissue surrounding the shoulder joint. And inflammation is a loss of tolerance on behalf of the immune system.

So anything that can help ease inflammation and support immune function (think gut health/dysfunctions!!), should help ease the pain. Toxins, food sensitivities and elevated blood sugar levels are common causes of inflammation, so investigate these as well.

If you’ve seen the Fatty Acid Balance course, you know that fatty acid balance helps control the inflammation cycle. Eating a variety of healthy fats (saturated, unsaturated and polyunsaturated) and ensuring the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is balanced is key! Supplementing with omega-3 fish oil may be warranted, and specifically one that is higher in EPA which helps with musculoskeletal inflammation.

Other helpful anti-inflammatories include curcumin and Boswellia. The combo of omega-3 and Boswellia is a powerful one for joint pain but it does take time to build up systemically in the body so set their expectations about it taking some time (typically 1-2 months) to really show effect.

Finally, other than nutraceuticals, I would also recommend consulting a doctor for prolotherapy sessions. The principle behind this therapy is that the solution being used (and the injections) cause irritation to the affected area to promote the natural healing cycle (inflammation and then anti-inflammation).

Hope this helps give you some areas to explore.

In addition I would like to add that someone who mastered the Active Release Technique can do wonders. I have treated a few frozen shoulders with this as well.

In a few sessions someone can experience great relieve. Although the deep pressure that comes along with that can be pretty uncomfortable, but this massage helps break down the fibrotic tissue that can causes part of the pain & reduced range of motion.

I’ve had this, doing weight trainig for 30 mins every two-three days helped me! 😀