Are Your Stiff Ankles Causing You Pain?
Stiff ankles can affect your squat, walking and overall lower limb movement. Learn what causes ankle stiffness and explore simple exercises to improve ankle...
Read moreFrozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the shoulder joint becomes stiff, painful, and hard to move. It typically develops gradually, often without a clear cause of injury, and can make everyday tasks like reaching for a seatbelt or putting on a bra surprisingly difficult.
Pain begins and your shoulder starts to stiffen.
Pain may ease, but stiffness remains or worsens.
Movement slowly returns, sometimes over months or even years.
Frozen shoulder is more common in women between the ages of 40 and 60, especially during perimenopause—the transition period leading up to menopause.
Researchers believe this could be due to hormonal changes, particularly a drop in estrogen, which plays a role in joint health and inflammation. Lower estrogen levels may lead to increased stiffness, slower healing, and more joint discomfort overall.
Frozen shoulder usually gets better, but it can take a year or more. In the meantime, there are treatments to help you manage pain and regain movement:
Gentle stretching and strengthening exercises are important to maintain and eventually improve mobility and function. Our physiotherapy coaches can guide you through safe ways to do this. They can also help provide guidance regarding how your current exercise routine can be modified during this period.
Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen) or prescribed medications may help ease discomfort so your day to day function and sleep can improve.
Applying heat before stretching and cold after exercise can reduce stiffness and swelling.
In some cases, a steroid injection into the shoulder joint can reduce inflammation and provide quicker relief.
While rest may seem tempting, not using your shoulder can make things worse. Keep moving within your limits.
Frozen shoulder is frustrating, but it’s not forever. For women navigating perimenopause, understanding the hormonal link can be empowering. If you think you’re dealing with frozen shoulder, our coaches at PEAK would love to help you understand more about the injury and guide you on the road to recovery.
Stiff ankles can affect your squat, walking and overall lower limb movement. Learn what causes ankle stiffness and explore simple exercises to improve ankle...
Read moreLearn how rotator cuff strength influences shoulder pain and discover two simple exercises that may help reduce painful movement and improve shoulder stability.
Read moreDiscover five common reasons to see a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and how personalised treatment can support pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Read moreHeel pain is one of the most common conditions affecting active children during growth spurts. Learn what causes Sever’s disease, the symptoms to watch...
Read moreUrinary incontinence is common and can affect people at different stages of life. Learn about the different types, potential causes, pelvic floor function and...
Read moreOliver Foran: From sea level to the summit of Mount Everest in just 50 days, Oliver Foran’s world record journey is a remarkable story...
Read moreHours on your phone or laptop can lead to text neck. Learn the symptoms, causes and how PEAK’s Brisbane team can help relieve neck...
Read moreInjured at work? Learn how WorkCover physiotherapy and chiropractic at PEAK can help you recover, manage your claim, and return to work with confidence.
Read moreLower back pain is one of the most universal health complaints there is. Globally, hundreds of millions of people are living with it at...
Read moreHold a DVA Gold or White Card? Learn how to access no-gap physiotherapy, chiropractic and podiatry care at PEAK Sports & Spine Centre in...
Read moreNot exactly what you're looking for?
View all articlesCan't find what you're after?
View all ServicesOr email the PEAK team at info@peakssc.com.au
To make a booking outside of business hours, please use our form by clicking here.
To make a booking outside of business hours, please use our form by clicking here.