Osteoartritis

 What Is Frozen Shoulder?

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint becomes inflamed, thickened, and tight. This leads to progressive stiffness and pain that can severely limit your range of motion. Simple tasks like reaching overhead, dressing, or sleeping on the affected side become difficult or impossible.

Frozen shoulder typically develops in three stages: the freezing stage (increasing pain and stiffness), the frozen stage (stiffness at its peak with pain potentially decreasing), and the thawing stage (gradual return of movement). The entire cycle can last one to three years, and for some patients, full mobility never returns on its own.

Standard treatments include cortisone injections, aggressive physical therapy, hydrodilatation, and manipulation under anesthesia. While these help some patients, many find themselves stuck in the frozen stage with limited improvement despite months of effort.

 How LDRT Treats Frozen Shoulder

LDRT targets the chronic inflammation driving the adhesive process in the shoulder capsule. By delivering precise, low-energy radiation directly to the affected joint, LDRT activates the body's natural anti-inflammatory pathways at the cellular level. This can reduce capsular thickening and help restore flexibility.

Unlike cortisone, which provides a short-lived chemical suppression of symptoms, LDRT promotes a sustained biological response. Treatment sessions last only a few minutes, involve no needles or anesthesia, and cause no discomfort. There are no activity restrictions between sessions.

When combined with gentle physical therapy after the inflammatory response subsides, LDRT can help accelerate recovery and improve range of motion.

 Who Is a Candidate for LDRT?

Patients who have struggled with frozen shoulder despite conventional treatment are ideal candidates. You should consider LDRT if:

- Cortisone injections have worn off or stopped providing relief
- Months of physical therapy have produced minimal improvement in range of motion
- Manipulation under anesthesia did not resolve your stiffness
- PRP or stem cell therapy did not deliver the results you hoped for
- You want to avoid shoulder surgery

At Heelex Surprise, we understand the frustration of a shoulder that refuses to cooperate. LDRT gives us a tool to address the root inflammation that keeps the joint locked.

What to Expect

Your care begins with a one-on-one consultation where we evaluate your shoulder function, review imaging, and discuss your treatment history. If LDRT is right for you, treatment typically involves six sessions over two to three weeks.

Each session is quick and painless. You remain fully clothed (depending on the area being treated), and there is no preparation or recovery time. Many patients notice gradual improvements in both pain and mobility in the weeks following their treatment course.

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**Ready to finally move your shoulder again?**

If frozen shoulder has resisted everything you have tried, call Heelex Surprise at **623-270-7441** or visit [heelexsurprise.com](https://heelexsurprise.com) to schedule a consultation.