Frozen shoulder is a condition in which the connective tissue which surrounds the joint of the shoulder becomes stiff and inflamed and grows together with abnormal tissue bands.
This restricts the shoulder’s motion capabilities and causes chronic pain. The motion gets severely restricted and the constant pain gets worse during the night and when exposed to cold weather. Frozen shoulder can last up to three years and is usually caused by some injury or trauma. Most patients that suffer from frozen shoulder symptoms are over 50 years old and it affects women more than men.
Causes of frozen shoulder are widely unknown but there are certain conditions which may trigger its symptoms, sometimes there can even be autoimmune etiology. These conditions include hyperthyroidism, diabetes, arm injury or fracture, cervical disk disease, arthritis and various heart and circulatory diseases.
The symptoms of frozen shoulder include severe pain and restricted movement of the shoulder which causes difficulties in performing routine activities. Frozen shoulder gets diagnosed clinically since X-Ray can show no abnormalities in the shoulder joint. One should rest as much as possible, provide the shoulder with a sling and indulge in mild passive exercises for the shoulder.
Homeopathy treats the patient as a whole and focuses on the medications selected after a thorough individualized examination. Miasmic tendency sometimes can be taken into account when treating frozen shoulder.
Calcium phosphorous is used for rheumatic pains, swelling and febrile heat as well as pain caused by ulcers. Also, it is very helpful in treating paralyzed joints. Anemia and dark skin complexity as well as spine curvatures can be treated successfully. Ferrum phosphorous is used for shoulder and arm pain, rheumatism, swelling and severe restriction in motion capabilities. The also can be used during the first stages of inflammation.
Rhus. Tox is very efficient if swelling, paralysis and stiffness in the joints occur. It can also be applied for the treatment of trembling sensations in the limbs and rheumatic tension, and drawing which occurs during the rest.
It is also very potent for people who experience lameness and anxiety and brings relief when one cannot find a comfortable position while trying to sleep.
Ruta G is used for the treatment of joint pain and shocking sensations in the arms. Tearing in the bones, pressure-like and spasmodic drawing in the limbs as well as paralysis, are also conditions with which ruta comes in handy. Sanguinaria can be used against rheumatic pain, stiffness and inflammations.
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