Frozen Shoulder: The Hidden Condition That Locked a 41-Year-Old's Arm for Months

• Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition where the shoulder joint's movement becomes restricted due to thickening and stiffening of the joint capsule.
• Often mistaken for a muscle strain, frozen shoulder worsens with rest, unlike muscle strains which improve; movement and exercise are crucial for recovery.
• The condition progresses through three stages: freezing (painful, decreasing motion), frozen (less pain, severe stiffness), and thawing (gradual recovery of mobility).
• Deepti, a 41-year-old teacher, experienced this, initially dismissing it as strain, but her shoulder gradually froze, impacting daily life and requiring physiotherapy.
• Adults aged 40-60, especially women, are most at risk; early diagnosis, consistent exercises, and physiotherapy are key to recovery, which can take 1-3 years.