Frozen Shoulder
Ortho & Manual Therapy
Frozen Shoulder
A frozen shoulder can make simple movements painful and frustrating. Our hands-on therapy restores capsular mobility and reduces stiffness — step by step, until your shoulder moves freely again.
Understanding Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder — medically known as adhesive capsulitis — is a condition where the capsule around the shoulder joint becomes thick, tight and inflamed, sharply limiting movement. It typically progresses through three stages: freezing (increasing pain and stiffness), frozen (stiffness dominates), and thawing (gradual return of movement). Left alone it can take a very long time to resolve. With targeted physiotherapy — manual mobilisation, capsular stretching and a guided exercise plan — we can meaningfully speed recovery and control pain along the way.
Do these sound familiar?
- A deep, aching pain in the shoulder
- Marked stiffness and loss of movement
- Pain that worsens at night and disturbs sleep
- Difficulty reaching overhead or behind the back
- Trouble with dressing, grooming and daily tasks
- Gradual onset that steadily gets worse
How Physiotherapy Helps
Manual Mobilisation
Hands-on techniques that gently free the stiff, restricted shoulder capsule.
Capsular Stretching
Targeted stretching to progressively restore lost range of motion.
Pain Management
Modalities and techniques to control pain, especially in the painful early stage.
Guided Exercise
A staged home programme to keep your shoulder improving between sessions.
What to Expect at Physio Synapse
01
Shoulder Assessment
We identify your stage and measure exactly how much movement is restricted.
02
Pain Relief
In the painful phase, we prioritise calming pain and protecting the joint.
03
Mobilisation
Hands-on capsular work to gradually unlock the shoulder.
04
Range Restoration
Progressive stretching and strengthening to rebuild full movement.
05
Full Function
Returning you to overhead reach, dressing and daily activity without pain.