Written By: Mishika Gupta | Published : November 29, 2025 7:00 PM IST
Blackpink member Lisa once faced the problem of frozen shoulder, which is medically known as adhesive capsulitis , is a condition that cause stiffness, pain and limited movement in the shoulder joint. A lot of people experience it between the age of 40 and 60, it can take months or even years to recover completely if not treated properly. Lisa used to face problem and performing every day task like lifting her arms, brushing her hair and reaching to items kept on shelf as her shoulder used to hurt and pain a lot. Frozen shoulder, usually developed slowly, with mild discomfort and stiffness, and increasing pain and reduced mobility. Let's know what frozen shoulder is, and how you can treat it.
Frozen shoulder is a condition where the tissue around the shoulder joint, get thick and tightens restricting moments. Some common causes include:
Recognising the cause of problem can help take proper treatment and reduce the risk.
Lisa first experienced mild stiffness and discomfort in her shoulder, which slowly got worse. Common symptoms of frozen shoulder includes:
If you are facing all these problems, consulting a healthcare professional early can make recovery faster and less painful.
Treatment focus on reducing pain and restoring mobility.
1 Physical therapy: you can perform mild stretching and strength exercise guided by physiotherapist gradually restore shoulder function. These exercise helps improve flexibility and prevent further stiffness.
2 Medication: to get rid of the pain, taking pain, reliever like NSAID can reduce inflammation and discomfort, making exercise more manageable.
3 Corticosteroid injections: in some cases, doctors may suggest steroids injections to directly reduce pain and inflammation in the shoulder joint.
4 Home care: you can apply hot or cold packs, while performing daily exercise and avoiding prolonged inactivity can support recovery. Simple moments and stretches done regularly can make a huge difference.
5 Surgery: if normal treatment does not help, procedures such as shoulder manipulation or arthroscopic surgery may be considered to losing the joint capsule and restore mobility.
Frozen shoulder can be painful and frustrating, but you can recover it with early precaution, consistent treatment, and daily exercises. Lisa's experience shows that understanding the condition and following the structured care plan can help regain mobility and reduce pain. Persistent shoulder, stiffness or pain should never be ignored, as timely action can save months of discomfort and prevent long-term issues.
