Oman health: Home remedies for frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition in which our shoulder joint loses its tendency of free movement. The stiffness in shoulder occurs when the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder becomes inflamed and rigid causing chronic pain. The home remedies for frozen shoulder may retain the flexibility of connective tissues of the joint. Here are few effective home remedies: 1. Before exercising, apply a heat pack to the affected shoulder for 20 minutes. In addition, applying heat is very helpful in relieving the pain. Application of heat not only relieves the pain but also it may improve stiffness of joints. 2. The exercises that stretch the arm are one of the most effective home remedies for frozen shoulder. The exercises should be performed twice daily for quick relief, but don't overdo them.Stretch the arm above the head as much as possible, and hold for 20 to 30 seconds. 3. Cross your arm along the front of the body, and press the affected arm against the chest with help of the other arm. Do this for 30 seconds twice daily. This will prevent further stiffness, and it may also improve the range of motion. 4. Stand two feet away from a table with legs more than shoulder width apart. Lean forward, and place the hand of your healthy arm on the corner of table, and let the affected arm hang down. Without swinging the affected arm, gently rotate your hips. Let the affected arm rotate along with the rotating hips. Hips are to be rotated 20 times. Repeat the rotation in opposite direction. Do not overdo this exercise. 5. Gentle massage with herbal oils to ease frozen shoulder discomfort and stiffness. —[email protected]