Adhesive Capulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

Adhesive Capulitis is a condition that affects the lining of the shoulder joint, mostly affecting middle-aged people. The cause of this condition is unknown, though there is a fairly common theory that this is triggered from a viral infection. People with diabetes are more prone to this infection, and recovery time is longer in such cases.

This disease goes through three distinct phases:
• The inflammatory phase - wherein the lining of the shoulder becomes heavily inflamed, typically becoming very painful especially during the nighttime. Ultrasound application in this stage is extremely helpful for reducing the inflammation levels and alleviating pain.
  
• After approximately six months, the inflammation reduces moving the patient into the scarring phase. The lining becomes scarred and when arm movement is attempted, sharp pains are experienced as the newly formed scar tissue is stretched. Ultrasound application in this stage will soften the scar tissue, helping minimize the sharp pains occurring during movement, and speeding the recovery process. This will last about six months as well.
• The recovery phase. In this phase, scarring is eventually broken down and movement slowly returns, usually taking about 12 months to complete.

The level of pain a person will experience in the inflammatory stage varies widely. Some people experience only small amounts of discomfort, while others experience a debilitating level of pain that alters their daily activities. If ultrasound application is begun quickly, the symptoms of the condition can be reduced, and recovery time shortened. Treatment will vary depending on the stage in which a suffer of adhesive capulitis will see a specialist, though physical therapy and steroid injections are common. As a last resort, surgery is also a good treatment.

An Infrared Personal Therapy system is one of the most helpful tools for a adhesive capulitis. Through the absorption of infrared thermal energy, tissues are safely and gently heated - increasing blood flow within the treated area. Your body's natural response to this increased temperature is to try to maintain a condition of homeostasis - a balanced environment or state of equilibrium throughout the body. To do this, your body responds with a rapid increase in blood flow to the area (this is known as vasodilation), increasing the supply of nutrients to injured cells and flushing out toxins (including lactic acid, commonly found in trigger points) to promote healing. Our Thermotex Shoulder Pain Relief Device provides effective, non-invasive, non-addictive pain relief with no side effects.

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Ultrasound Therapy is also a helpful tool for pain prevention of tendonitis, and having a portable ultrasound device at home can be a powerful and convenient treatment tool. If you have symptoms or are recovering from a tendon injury, using ultrasound on a regular basis before your activity or throughout the day will help relax your tendons and muscles, diminish pain and inflammation, soften scar tissue and contribute greatly to the healing of your injury.

If you suffer from mild inflammation or pain after certain activities or movements use ultrasound therapy when you complete the activity and then rest and elevate your shoulder. Limit the application of ultrasound to a couple of treatments per day (the manual will recommend treatment frequency depending upon the injury). In between ultrasound treatments, maximize your pain relief and injury recovery by using the Thermotex Personal Therapy System. When you're on the go, and not near an electrical outlet, take advantage of the "wear anywhere" concept of our hot/cold wraps - the highest rated wraps in the industry. Proven Performance, Proven Relief - only found at MendMeShop.com. If you have been given a treatment plan by your health professional, make sure you adhere to it to ensure pain free living. In general, people who are committed to their therapies and exercises will have the best medical outcomes.