Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis is a health condition of stiffness and pain in the shoulder joints. These symptoms for extended periods cause movement of the shoulders difficult. People who suffer from frozen shoulders face a passive and active range of motion restriction. Frozen shoulder usually affects people in the age group of 40 and 60, and chances of occurrence of these diseases are more in women than men.
Pain and joint stiffness are the primary symptoms of frozen shoulders. And people find it hard to do their day-to-day activities like driving, bathing, changing clothes, holding something, etc. People who suffer from this disease feel pain in the outer shoulder area and sometimes in the upper arm.
Frozen shoulder is curable with proper treatment, and generally, it takes 2-3 years for complete recovery.
A healthy diet, Ayurvedic therapies, and herbal remedies are the lines of treatments to treat frozen shoulder symptoms.
Stages Of Frozen Shoulder
- First stage
The first stage is called the freezing stage where the person faces difficulty in any movement of the shoulder. The pain increases during nights, and the freezing stage goes up to 6 to 9 months.
- Second stage
The second stage is the frozen stage where the shoulder becomes stiffer, and movement of the shoulder becomes more difficult. People at this stage find it very difficult to do their day-to-day activities. This frozen stage lasts for 4-12 months.
- Third stage
The third stage is known as the Thawing stage where the motion of the shoulder improves. It will take 6 -months to 2 years to go back to this stage.
Freezing stage, frozen stage, and thawing stage are the three phases of frozen shoulder.
Causes Of Frozen Shoulder
Some diseases like diabetes and alcoholism lead to the development of frozen shoulders. There are chances of developing frozen shoulders due to the diseases like hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Parkinson's disease, and cardiac disease also.
Surgery or arm fracture leads to the immobility of the shoulder, which in turn causes joint stiffness and pain.
Herbal Remedies For Frozen Shoulder
- Turmeric
Turmeric contains a chemical called curcumin. Curcumin is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to cure complications associated with frozen shoulders.
- Ginger
Ginger contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help to relieve joint pains associated with frozen shoulders.
- Shallaki
Shallaki is rich in anti-inflammatory properties that help to cure joint inflammations and pain by targeting enzymes that release inflammatory chemicals in the joints.
- Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help to cure pain and inflammation associated with joints. Drinking a glass of warm milk with ashwagandha is effective in curing frozen shoulders.
- Guggul
Guggul has been widely used in Ayurveda to treat joint pain and inflammations due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Rasna
The mild laxative property of rasna helps to cure inflammations of the nervous system and joints.
As per Ayurveda, various herbal treatments are found to be effective in the treatment of frozen shoulders, and they are ashwagandha, ginger, turmeric, guggul, rasna, and shallaki.
Ayurvedic Treatments To Cure Frozen Shoulder
General Ayurvedic treatments to cure frozen shoulder are:
- Snehana (oleation) – Snehana therapy aims to prepare the body for receiving panchakarma treatment. Snehana therapy is the process of administering ghee, herbal oil, animal fat, or bone marrow to expel the vitiated doshas from the body naturally.
- Swedana (fermentation) – Swedana refers to hot steam treatment to expel toxins from the body to reduce stiffness of the joints and ease muscles.
- Basti (enema) – Basti is a bowel cleansing technique in which the medicated oil is administered through the anal route to expel body toxins.
- Nasya karma
Nasya karma refers to the application of medicated oil in the nostrils to clear the head and nose. Nasya ensures overall pain relief to the whole body.
- Abhyangam
Abhyanga is a whole-body massage with medicated oil that helps to expel body toxins, relieve body pain, and improve immunity.
Ayurveda recommends certain natural therapies to get rid of joint pains related to frozen shoulders. They are Abhyanga, nasya, swedana, basti , and snehana. These treatments aim to expel body toxins and protect the body from inflammations and pains. Ayurveda provides treatments by understanding the body type of each person.
Ahar And Vihar Recommendations To Get Rid Of Frozen Shoulder
Ayurveda suggests certain foods that help to prevent frozen shoulder symptoms.
- Increase the intake of fresh fruits like pineapple, papaya, and cherries.
- Include moist foods like oil and ghee in your daily diet.
- Prefer vegetable soups in your diet.
- Avoid intake of drinks that contain caffeine.
- Avoid meat, butter, and milk as they cause inflammation.
A healthy lifestyle plan always helps to lead a healthy life.
- Stop smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Get enough rest and sleep.
- Don't sleep on a sore shoulder.
- Always prefer a warm water bath.
- Practice yoga asanas regularly.
- Exercise regularly.
A healthy diet and lifestyle plant helps to cure frozen shoulder symptoms easily.
Conclusion
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