Stiff or Painful Shoulder? Discuss Frozen Shoulder with a Shoulder Specialist in Sydney/Wollongong

Oct 22, 2013

If you have significant pain or stiffness in your shoulder but can’t recall a specific injury that caused it, it may be worth having it assessed for frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis).

What Is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder is a condition where the shoulder joint capsule becomes thickened and tight, causing progressive stiffness and pain, often without an obvious triggering injury. It typically develops gradually, and the pattern of pain and restricted movement is often different from other common causes of shoulder pain, such as rotator cuff problems or arthritis.

Why Assessment Matters

Because a number of different shoulder conditions can cause similar symptoms, a clinical assessment – and imaging where appropriate – helps confirm whether frozen shoulder, or something else, is behind your symptoms. This matters because appropriate management differs depending on the underlying diagnosis.

Getting Help

Dr Mark Haber is an orthopaedic surgeon (FRACS) with a special interest in shoulder surgery, seeing patients across Sydney CBD, Macquarie University, Wollongong and Campbelltown. If you’re dealing with ongoing shoulder stiffness or pain, we’re happy to help you understand what may be causing it and talk through the range of treatment options available, which for frozen shoulder often include physiotherapy, guided injections and, in some cases, surgical intervention.

To arrange a consultation, call us on 1300 747 077 or email reception@so.com.au.