Healing Frozen Shoulder with Remedial Massage

If you have been having difficulty lifting your arm because your shoulder is too painful or stiff, you may have a condition called "frozen shoulder", otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis. This condition basically describes stiffness in the shoulder or limited range of motion. It is characterized by a steady onset of pain and stiffness in one shoulder caused by tightening of the joint capsule and inflammation. Remedial massage therapy can help manage this pain and loosen stiff shoulder muscles. It is a holistic treatment that not only improves frozen shoulder, but also works for the entire body to improve total health.

Ligaments and muscles sometimes become sore and tight, damaged or knotted because of stress, repetitive or overuse motions. Remedial massage therapy focuses on the particular area by using passive stretching, effective and deep muscle compression to relieve muscle tension. A typical massage session takes between 25 to 35 minutes; this depends greatly on the extent of your pain and on the amount of treatment the body can actually handle at one time.

Some of the most important benefits of remedial massage for frozen shoulder include :

• Increased blood flow to the injured shoulder. This in turn increases the lymphatic flow to and from the shoulder, mitigating swelling, inflammation, pain and speeding up the body's own healing process. This stimulation to the blood supply also allows toxins in the shoulder muscles to be removed. 

• Relieved tension and stress, factors that are very well known to slow down or hinder healing process, and lead to problems of their own. This in turn helps to calm the peripheral nervous system to ease discomfort and pain in the shoulder.

• Re-aligned joints and relieved joint pain using mobilisation and gentle soft tissue. Also, it helps to release muscle spasms and relax shoulder muscle from excessively tense or shortened state.

• Toned shoulder muscles that help to improve joint mobility. The massage treatment also helps to break down fibrous or scar shoulder tissues, thereby restoring elasticity and flexibility to the joints.

• Decreased muscle fatigue and general overall relaxation. It helps to release overall stress and build greater immunity to further problems of the same area.

• Balanced joints and muscles leading to a better overall state of health.

Although a single massage will be beneficial and enjoyable, the effects of remedial massage are cumulative and a steady course of treatments in combination with strengthening exercises and stretching will bring the most benefits.

If you are suffering from Frozen Shoulder, please visit us at www.sydney-sports-massage.com.au.