Aug 19, 2022 · The shoulder joint is enclosed in a capsule of connective tissue. Frozen shoulder occurs when this capsule thickens and tightens around the shoulder joint, restricting its movement.

What causes frozen shoulder? Although many shoulder diseases involve pain and loss of motion, frozen shoulder is most often caused by inflammation (swelling, pain and irritation) of the tissues …

Jan 30, 2024 · Researchers don’t know exactly why frozen shoulder develops. The condition occurs when inflammation causes your shoulder joint capsule to thicken and tighten. Thick bands of scar …

Frozen shoulder is the result of inflammation, scarring, thickening, and shrinkage of the capsule that surrounds the normal shoulder joint. Any shoulder injury can lead to a frozen shoulder, including …

Frozen shoulder most commonly affects people between the ages of 40 and 60, and it occurs in women more often than men. In addition, people with diabetes and thyroid conditions are at an increased …

Nov 3, 2025 · Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness that makes it hard to move your arm. It often develops in people over 40 and can be linked to conditions like diabetes and thyroid disease. …

Mar 28, 2025 · Adhesive capsulitis develops in 3 stages: the painful, freezing, and the thawing phase, which can last for months to years. While the exact pathophysiology remains unclear, inflammation, …

Known as frozen shoulder, this condition develops gradually and can severely limit the range of motion. Most common in adults between 40 and 60, particularly women or those recovering from injury or …

Jul 31, 2025 · Many orthopedic conditions come with a likely cause: overexertion at the gym or an accidental fall or pulled muscle. But the condition known commonly as frozen shoulder tends to come …

May 24, 2023 · Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis or shoulder contracture, is a condition where the synovial membrane – a soft tissue that forms a protective capsule around the …