Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

If your shoulder has gradually gotten stiffer and more painful — to the point where reaching overhead or behind your back feels nearly impossible — you may be dealing with frozen shoulder syndrome. It can be frustrating and slow to resolve on its own, but with the right care, most people regain their mobility without surgery.

What's Actually Happening in Your Shoulder

Frozen shoulder syndrome, also known as adhesive capsulitis, involves the capsule and connective tissue surrounding your shoulder joint. Over time, this tissue thickens and tightens, restricting movement and causing persistent pain. Doctors don't fully understand what triggers it, but it may involve an autoimmune component in addition to injury to the joint.

Signs You Might Be Dealing With This

• Gradual, worsening stiffness in the shoulder
• Pain that limits reaching overhead or behind your back
• Difficulty with everyday tasks like dressing or reaching for a seatbelt
• Movement that feels progressively more restricted over weeks or months

How We Help You Feel Better

Catching frozen shoulder early makes a real difference. Our team combines physical therapy, chiropractic care, medical massage, and acupuncture to reduce pain and restore movement before the joint stiffens further. If diagnosed early, this conservative approach can often help you avoid surgery altogether. In more severe cases where surgery is necessary, we also provide post-surgical therapy to speed up your recovery and get you back to your daily routine.

Let's Get Your Shoulder Moving Again

The sooner frozen shoulder is addressed, the better your chances of a full recovery.

Call or Text us at (212) 245-5688 to schedule your evaluation.