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The Frozen Shoulder Thaw: Breaking Free from Adhesive Capsulitis

You wake up one morning and can’t lift your arm to wash your hair. Putting on a shirt becomes a two-person job. Reaching for your seatbelt triggers lightning pain. Your doctor says “frozen shoulder” and suggests waiting it out—maybe 2-3 years. Three YEARS?

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) affects 2-5% of adults, strikes women more often, and typically hits between ages 40-60. The traditional medical advice? “It’ll resolve on its own eventually.” That’s like telling someone trapped in ice to wait for spring. Let me show you how to break free NOW.

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