Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, causes stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder. It often develops gradually and can significantly impact daily activities such as reaching, dressing, or lifting.

Chiropractic care offers a non-surgical approach to managing adhesive capsulitis. Research shows that conservative therapies, including chiropractic adjustments, manual therapy and exercise, can improve shoulder function, decrease discomfort, and accelerate recovery compared with no treatment. Chiropractic care also addresses related areas, such as the neck and upper back, to support overall shoulder mechanics.

Key Insight:
Early, targeted chiropractic care can help restore movement and prevent prolonged disability in frozen shoulder.

If shoulder stiffness or pain is limiting your daily life, contact us for an evaluation and personalized care plan.

Contact Us:
Dr. Peter Britton, DC & Dr. Alyssa Lenox, DC
1111 N. Northgate Way
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 206-523-2225
Appointments can be made on our website: https://intouchwithhealthseattle.com/home

Sources:

1. Diercks RL, Stevens M. Gentle mobilization and exercises for adhesive capsulitis: a randomized clinical trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004;13(5):479–484.

2. Green S, Buchbinder R, Hetrick S. Physiotherapy interventions for shoulder pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(2):CD004258.

3. Bang MD, Deyle GD. Comparison of supervised exercise with and without manual physical therapy for adhesive capsulitis. Phys Ther. 2000;80(4):386–399.