The Story of Getting Frozen Shoulder

Understanding the mechanism of frozen shoulder

Since early spring, the pain in my shoulder has become severe, and it has become difficult to even move my arm.
I can't even manage my Pilates activities properly💦
I knew the term "frozen shoulder," but I didn't really understand how it worked until I actually experienced it myself.

When I looked it up, I found that frozen shoulder generally has three stages.
First, there is the "freezing stage," where inflammation occurs and causes intense pain.
Next is the "frozen stage," where the inflammation subsides but the shoulder becomes stiff and difficult to move.
And finally, the "thawing stage," where the range of motion gradually returns and the pain disappears.
In other words, it follows a progression of "painful -> immobile -> gradually healing."

Pain and inconvenience

I seem to be in a phase where the freezing and frozen stages are mixed, and I am troubled by both the pain and the difficulty in moving.
Even when I'm sleeping at night, I wake up from the shoulder pain and can't even turn over properly.
Just taking off and putting on clothes is a struggle.
Every time I perform a casual movement, I realize, "I use my shoulder this much."

Troubles in daily life

What is particularly difficult is that it affects various aspects of daily life.
I can't raise my arm to hang laundry, lifting shopping bags hurts my shoulder, and I can't reach the back of my head when shampooing...
Actions that usually take a few seconds now take time, and housework and going out have suddenly become high-hurdle tasks.

Even so, knowing the coping methods of "cooling during the freezing stage" and "warming when it becomes stiff" has calmed my mind a little.
Even if it doesn't heal immediately, if I continue the correct care, it should head toward recovery.
I intend to take it slow and live with my shoulder.