Adhesive capsulitis , that's an intriguing name. What could it be? A rheumatologist will have the answer, and it's often the rheumatologist who makes the diagnosis. It all starts with pain in the shoulder. Then the joint becomes completely stiff. It's impossible to move the shoulder to raise the arm or rotate it. The pain is unbearable, and the affected person feels like it's stuck anyway. Everyday actions like putting on a jacket or reaching for something in a high cupboard become very painful, if not impossible. In short, the shoulder is frozen. This is the simple name for adhesive capsulitis, the condition that causes this stiffness in the joint.
The capsule we're talking about here is the glenohumeral capsule. This fibrous, elastic membrane closes the joint cavity between the scapula and the humerus. When everything is going well, the capsule leaves the shoulder loose. This allows us to perform the various movements mentioned above. But, in the case of adhesive capsulitis, the membrane thickens and adheres to the head of the humerus. The shoulder is completely frozen.
The good news is that adhesive capsulitis is a benign condition. That is, it can be cured. The bad news is that the healing process is slow: between 9 and 36 months for complete remission.
So why does this capsule shrink and how is this condition treated? This is what remains to be addressed.
Where does adhesive capsulitis come from?
Currently, doctors don't have a single, definitive explanation for the causes of adhesive capsulitis. What we do know, however, is the profile of those affected. Adhesive capsulitis is known to primarily affect people between the ages of 40 and 60, and is more common in women. The risks are increased in those with thyroid disorders, diabetes, or Parkinson's disease.
Rheumatologists have also observed that adhesive capsulitis also occurs regularly after immobilization, for example following surgery, a long hospitalization, etc.
Adhesive capsulitis can also result from a benign condition, such as tendonitis. And, in this case, anyone is likely to be affected. Let's say you experience shoulder pain similar to tendonitis and you don't seek treatment. To continue your activities, you'll try to move your shoulder as little as possible, telling yourself that it will eventually pass. In reality, by limiting the range of motion in the shoulder, the tissues around the glenohumeral capsule will thicken and contract. A vicious cycle then begins: the more pain you have, the less you move, and the more the pain increases. A few days or weeks later, adhesive capsulitis sets in. The moral of the story? Never let pain take hold.
How is adhesive capsulitis cured?
To cure adhesive capsulitis, it must first be diagnosed. Patients typically visit their general practitioner during the painful phase, when the pain is constant. This is followed by an appointment with a specialist, usually a rheumatologist, who will make the diagnosis. Anti-inflammatory drugs and injections may be prescribed to relieve the pain.
The next phase is the blocking phase: the painful symptoms diminish but mobility does not return. Sessions with a physiotherapist will then be prescribed to unblock the joint. This continues until the functional recovery phase, when joint stiffness becomes painless and the patient gradually recovers their range of motion. Physiotherapy sessions continue until complete remission.
The time required varies depending on the individual and the phase in which the diagnosis was made and treatment started.
Relieve Adhesive Capsulitis Naturally
Physiotherapy is therefore the best way to treat adhesive capsulitis, since it involves regaining range of motion in the joint. However, to relieve pain and speed up the healing process, natural solutions exist. This is why Oriames offers you its CAPSU'PACK , composed of two natural and effective products SOULA GYNE + and ORI ALIGIC with 95% customer satisfaction.
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Ulvaline is an antioxidant-rich seaweed chosen for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Its natural richness in vitamins C and E complements its properties to protect joints and soothe pain.
Harpagophytum is a plant nicknamed "devil's claw" because of its hooked fruit. Found naturally in the Kalahari Desert, it is now cultivated so that it can be used sustainably, without harming the environment. The World Health Organization, as well as European health authorities, have recognized its ability to treat joint pain in general, and more specifically rheumatic pain and chronic inflammation due to osteoarthritis.
Finally, the salicylic acid contained in willow bark completes the composition of the SOULA GYNE + . Compared to a plant-based aspirin, natural and without side effects, the substance extracted from willow bark is a soothing remedy for joint pain caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatism.
There Vitamin C increases the absorption and assimilation of active ingredients at the intestinal level.
ORI ALGIC ® is an organic therapeutic oil whose application by gentle and prolonged massages on the painful area has the immediate effect of providing undeniable joint comfort and an increase in motor skills.
