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🤔 What Is Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen Shoulder is a condition where the connective tissue (capsule) in your shoulder joint thickens and tightens, limiting movement. It can last 6–12+ months, progressing through three distinct phases:
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Freezing Phase – Pain increases, motion decreases.
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Frozen Phase – Pain may plateau, but stiffness dominates.
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Thawing Phase – Pain fades, and mobility begins to return.
If left untreated, you may experience:
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Difficulty lifting your arm overhead or behind your back
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Struggling to get dressed, reach shelves, drive, or sleep on your side
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Compensation injuries in your neck, opposite shoulder, or even hips
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Muscle atrophy and long-term loss of function
Why Does Frozen Shoulder Happen?
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Post-surgery recovery (rotator cuff, mastectomy, cardiac)
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Repetitive overhead motion sports : Tennis, Swimming, CrossFit, Baseball, Volleyball
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Prolonged immobility or sleeping on one side too long
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Medical conditions like Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, and Autoimmune Disorders
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Chronic stress that causes muscle guarding and fascia restriction
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Long illness or post-COVID inflammation
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Occupational stress (desk work, hairstylists, caregivers,Dentists, Nurses, Mechanics, Bodyworkers)
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Hormonal shifts during menopause or perimenopause
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) can happen after injury, surgery, or even without a clear cause. I’ve helped clients from Temecula, San Juan Capistrano, Lake Elsinore, and surrounding areas heal from frozen shoulder often triggered by:
Where Is My Pain Coming From?
Pain can radiate across the entire shoulder complex and into the arm, neck, or back. Often, the true source is muscular trigger points and fascial restrictions, not the joint itself. These patterns often mimic nerve pain, but are treatable with manual soft tissue therapy.
🔍 Muscles that cause Frozen Shoulder pain & where they refer it:
Subscapularis
Deep ache in back of shoulder, inner arm
Deep Front Line
Deltoid
Lateral upper arm
Functional Line
Supraspinatus
Top of shoulder, down the arm
Deep Front Line
Latissimus
Inner arm, lower shoulder blade
Spiral Line, Posterior Oblique Sling
Infraspinatus
Front shoulder, lateral arm, hand
Spiral Line
Pec Major
Front of shoulder, down bicep
Superficial Front Line, Anterior Oblique Sling
Teres Major
Back of shoulder, under armpit
Posterior Oblique Sling
Trapezius
Neck, shoulder blade, top of shoulder
Superficial Back Line, Spiral Line
❓ Where Else Can It Be Coming From?
Frozen Shoulder isn’t just a shoulder problem—it’s often part of a whole-body compensation pattern:
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❗️Right shoulder pain may be triggered by a left hip restriction (Posterior Oblique Sling)
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❗️Shoulder + same-side knee pain means fascial overload
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❗️Neck tension (traps, scalenes) can shut down shoulder movement
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❗️Foot pronation or pelvic tilt can pull fascia tight across the entire upper body
✅ That’s why I always assess beyond your shoulder—and treat the true cause, not just the symptom.
When Will I Feel Better? How We Treat Frozen Shoulder: A 3-Phase Protocol
Frozen Shoulder usually resolves in 3 phases over 6–12+ months. The right bodywork at each stage accelerates healing. Working with me ensures you’re not just waiting it out—you’re taking action to heal faster, safer, and with less pain.
We don’t chase symptoms. We treat the root cause using John Barnes Myofascial Release, Dr. Janet Travell’s Trigger Point Therapy, Vodder Lymphatic Drainage, and Fascial Stretch Therapy—combined with nervous system regulation.
❓ Why Do I Need So Many Sessions for Frozen Shoulder?
Great question—and an important one!
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is a complex condition that affects not only your joint, but your fascia, muscle function, nervous system, and even hormonal balance. Healing it takes time, strategy, and the right sequence of care. Here’s why multiple sessions are not just recommended—they’re essential:
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Real Results, Real Relief
No cookie-cutter plans—just clinical precision, nervous system care, and deep muscle relief built around YOU. Whether you're recovering from surgery, struggling with pain in daily life, or just tired of waiting it out—you deserve a tailored plan that addresses the real cause of your frozen shoulder.
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I combine hands-on therapy with movement education
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I map your compensations and fascial chains
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I guide your nervous system to feel safe again in motion
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You’ll learn what to do between sessions to keep improving
You don’t have to live frozen. I’ll meet your body exactly where it’s at—and guide it forward with hands-on expertise, compassion, and customized care. 👉 Let’s melt the pain, one layer at a time Book your appointment today at: