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The shoulder becomes stiff and painful, and then slowly frees again. It does get better on its own — but it takes far longer than anybody expects, and knowing that from the start changes everything.
These suggest something other than a frozen shoulder.
Often between one and two and a half years, in three phases.
First it is mainly painful. Then it becomes mainly stiff. Then it slowly thaws. We tell you this at the start because the single greatest cause of distress in frozen shoulder is expecting it to be over in six weeks. Knowing the shape of it makes it bearable.
No.
A frozen shoulder is diagnosed by examination — specifically by the loss of rotation when someone else moves your arm for you. A scan adds cost and not much else.
Yes — and this is one of the places where it genuinely does.
A steroid injection early, while the shoulder is in the painful phase, reduces pain and makes the stretching possible. It works best combined with exercise, not instead of it. This is not true of every joint, and we will tell you where it is not.
Rarely.
Most shoulders recover without it. Surgery or manipulation under anaesthetic is for the minority that remain stiff and disabling after a long, genuine attempt at stretching.
Pictures, how many and how often, and what it should feel like. Free, and printable.
In your language, free to download. Each one is a short PDF you can keep on your phone or print.
On cost: if we suggest a scan, an injection or an operation, ask us what it costs and what happens if you do nothing. We will answer both. You should never feel pushed into spending money.
Consultation is ₹500 for a first visit and ₹300 for a follow-up, the same at both clinics. For anything else, ask at the desk or on WhatsApp before it is done — we will tell you the exact cost.
A page is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If the pain is not settling, come in and have it looked at properly — bring any X-ray, MRI or CT films you already have.
Opposite Patil Hospital
Shop No. 14, Veena Apartment,Monday to Saturday
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm · 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday by prior appointment only
Opposite Parimal Hospital
Shop No. 7, Damodar Tower,Monday to Saturday
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday by prior appointment only
Call either clinic during consulting hours, or send a WhatsApp message any time.
