7 Best Frozen Shoulder Exercises & Stretches - Ask Doctor Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

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[@cowboyfan4life]

Do Wal Mart sales the pulley

[@milagrossalang7727]

@@cowboyfan4life please publish again the medicine use to spray to cure frozen shoulder and the likes

[@iammusthafa9935]

Hi, I’ve went through a latarjet procedure and it’s been 2 years since still my shoulder is stiff and I’m feeling the pain as well. Is it still possible to cure this condition

[@wimala8576]

Thank you doctor showing these exercises good luck and god bless you ❤😢😮😅

[@LV-bk4it]

I'm so excited - my frozen shoulder finally broke free after exactly one year! For three months, every day, I've been doing aerobics and lifting small weights. Last week, my shoulder seemed warm and achy so I thought it was getting worse. But yesterday, during the weights, I heard a crackle in my shoulder. This morning it happened again, and now I have full range of motion and no pain! I was really worried before.

[@hopeful5537]

Hi , I have a frozen shoulder. It started about 2 months ago, please can you give me more advice. Did you go for an ultra sound to confirm it? Did you have any injections? I am not so sure about the injections, hope to do only these exercises and see what happens. Hope you can help

[@LV-bk4it]

@@hopeful5537 I had read up on it so I knew what it was. It gets worse before it gets better. I did have an x-ray that thankfully didn't show any damage to the rotator cuff. No injections - my doctor gave me a sheet of exercises which I tried do. I was getting pretty frustrated, as if it was never going to go away. Starting with lock-down in March, I just started doing pilates floor exercises and light aerobics, and then lifted 5 lbs in various positions. I think it was starting to loosen up before this but maybe all the movement helped it along.

[@Ceko]

Wow one year... I’m at 9 months now and I’m getting so tired of it... I hope these exercises will help!

[@jamesmoloney9303]

Hi ive had frozen shoulder 2to3 mnts any advice

[@amit175]

Thanks for the inspiration @LV

[@tappetarajkumar7112]

I was suffering from frozen shoulder for a month, after watching ur video ,in just 10 minutes of towel pulling back side solved my problem, God bless you doctor 🙏

[@goldkahlua]

I'm one of those lucky ones that had frozen shoulder on my right side, then . . . 2 or 3 years later it is now on my left. Right side is more or less normal. Left side will not let me gracefully put on shirts and/or jackets at the moment. I'm on the verge of giving up - tried physical therapy, chiro, massage . . . and now I'm going to try self initiated physical therapy with you. I've never had surgery, but I am contemplating it . . . . hopefully it just unfreezes itself (crossing fingers). At this point, I'm not sure how many years it has been frozen.

[@Brian_Saginashvili_]

Thank you Dr Jo! I've just turned 50 years old. And I've had frozen shoulder for 1.3 years. I've been doing this for 3 months now. And I'm starting to get movement back in both shoulders. I thought this was forever! Lol

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome!

[@azriatheamazon]

I’ve had frozen shoulder for about a year and a half as well, but it just got unmanageable in the last two weeks. I started this exercise today and I already feel a difference. And the relief I feel knowing this isn’t forever is just priceless. It’s so crazy, because I finally can massage that area in my arm that I just couldn’t reach. These exercises are amazing.

[@tracyr173]

Been suffering with frozen shoulder for 4 months now ( menopause). Did your exercises today and my shoulder is already starting to feel better. Thank you so much.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@julieblue4543]

Wait, is this a menopause symptom? (47 f)

[@tracyr173]

@@julieblue4543 Yes it can be. There are studies out there that show that women in the menopausal stage do suffer from frozen shoulder as well moreso than anyone else.

[@malkanthihewagama8546]

These are exactly the most appropriate exercises to get rid of the painful frozen shoulder condition .

[@AlixLopezGlez]

I've been suffering from Frozen Shoulder for a year and I just found your video, starting right away my exercises and stretches, THANKS so much for the video, Dr. Jo!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@michelemoutinho4376]

Did your pain go away?

[@sliceofadvice]

Omg this is perfect for my dad! He's had a frozen shoulder for the last 5 years now. So gonna get him to trying this immediately!

[@bradhaines5711]

Thanks Dr Jo, I have been suffering badly for 12 weeks with a terrible frozen shoulder. Had CT Scan and MRI. I have been doing many stretches but you have shown me two new ones that i will start straight away. You have me as a new subscriber. P.S. I love Mr Bear. Such a gentle looking pooch.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! 🐾❤️

[@jrobbx]

I have been suffering with frozen shoulder for many months and finally went to an Orthopedic for diagnosis. Therapy starts soon but in the meantime I found you. I really enjoy your presentation and demeanor.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@johnomar3024]

I'm from a small island , recovered some mobility after cervical spine surgery not complete 100% but I wont give up . Was paralyze for 6month and as soon as I get some feelings and tried to get up by pulling myself up with my right arm I can't . Frozen for 4yrs now PT here on island sucks so I turned to youtube n found you . Will update after trying out the workout .

[@tamiboelter5491]

I am thrilled I found this!

[@big_whopper]

Hi Dr. Jo! Thank you so much for creating this treasure trove of clear and easy to understand videos.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@jeanwilson6872]

I’m going to start these right now! I’ve been frozen a few weeks now and still in a lot of pain but I’m determined to put this right. I’ll let you know how it goes 🤞🏻

[@julesgoh]

Thank you Dr Jo for your amazing help and for empathising exactly which movements might be painful to us! And thank you to the community of frozen shoulder friends. It is so encouraging to hear your stories of pain and relief, to know others understand. There is hope! Press on with the exercises, everyone. I’m hoping things get better for us all soon! ❤

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@pman2916]

I had cortisone injection 3 weeks ago but my shoulder still hurts, not as bad as before. My PT is hoping I don't have a FS. I came on here to look for exercises I can do because he only gave me one exercise but I feel it's not enough. I don't have any of those vices you used, like a ball...but I'm gonna try the other's. Thank you so much for serving other's through sharing your knowledge. Reading this comment section, I can see how many have been blessed already through your selfless actions. Thank you🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@sarahsinden4409]

Holy moly, just watch got to this video having going through everything else shoulder related and I'm soooo pleased. I suffer from intense health anxiety and the shoulder pain I've been having has been truly freaking me out. I'm off for an x-ray on Friday which will hopefully (in a wierd way I know but I've been in a bad way for a while) to confirm. I would absolutely love and appreciate any tips for sleeping. I'm a side sleeper and my right shoulder is bad but when I sleep on the left the shoulder aches even more.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks for becoming a member! I have a few videos for sleeping positions that might help. That is pretty common that the shoulder (or hip) on top hurts more because we tend to let them just flop down in front of us putting a lot of pressure on the joint. Hugging a pillow, or having it in front of you to prop your top arm on it can help take pressure off the joint.

[@poleniomanuel4760]

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[@ligeaferraro5821]

Thanks for this! My PT only gave me two stretches and with the stay home situation my stiffness is getting worse. I think this will help a lot in regaining mobility.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@deerinheadlights9784]

How are you feeling now?

[@shawntaitano2157]

Was feeling stiffness and pain on my right shoulder for a few weeks.Was just diagnosed with a frozen shoulder.Will give the stretches a try

[@shawntaitano2157]

I’m currently under pain killers prescribed by the doc

[@GO-dj4nd]

Thank you so much, I was beginning to feel lost and accept my problem. Thank you for the tools to transmute my negative feelings into positive growth. I appreciate you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@venkatalakshmisrinath4366]

Dr.Joe, I have a frozen shoulder and your exercises about rolling the hand really helped a lot, thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@debbiecrawford8910]

I am 66 years old and recently diagnosed with frozen shoulder. I saw the physical therapist for the first time a week ago. She moved my arm around so much, it was so painful. I actually had bruises on my arm, She did not give me exercises except just to flex my shoulders slightly back, not the scapula squeeze. She did say she thought I was in the thawing stage. I will not be going back to her. Thank you so much for demonstrating how to correctly and safely do the exercises. Some I have already been doing. I am also seeing a massage therapist that is helping me.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck with your recovery.

[@rajeshwarishetty5527]

Thanks but can these excersises will help to overcome the frozen shoulders.ans become fully alrifht

[@lianaazman5495]

Having frozen shoulder now. I'm going to follow your exercise from now on. Jazakillahu khayr doctor Jo 😊

[@hanimsuhadaabdhamid1201]

me to & it is very painful. Thanks a lot for this helpful video.

[@TunFarulAzri]

Hi sis. Any update on your frozen shoulder? I hope both of you (the comments above) has fully recovered. I'm struggling with this pain for 4-5 months now. Hopefully it will recover soon 😫

[@zionlesar]

thank you so much for this video! i needed to see what other movements I could do that I haven’t already done, and I’ve picked up a few new ones from this video! I’m 23 and I’m going on my 10th month with Frozen Shoulder caused by a shoulder dislocation. I got a MUA about 2 weeks ago and it’s helped a little Range of motion wise but this painnnnn ain’t no joke! Ive been going to PT for about 5 months, and just recent been going every single day. I hope I get back to normal soon ! 😊💜

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I hope you do too. Good luck!

[@umis941]

Zion Lesar Sorry for your pain. I’ve also had the frozen shoulder for 9 months now and my doctor is recommending MUA since he doesn’t see much improvement. May you tell me how bad was it? And how soon were you asked to resume exercises

[@samanthabudiselich7996]

Thank you! I've been diagnosed and fighting FS for 9 months now. Your exercises are the best. My doctor said "Google the exercises...and follow them at home and I won't make you come back". So during this time of lock down - your services here are truly a life saver!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@paulahuezo4879]

I have been with frozen shoulder for 9 months too

[@prestonransome5362]

Thanks for your detailed instruction. It's very helpful. I am seeing a PT now and he's having me use the pulley and the towel behind my back. (Actually, a dog leash but who has to know?) He's also got me placing a pole behind my neck with my hands draped over it. Then twist my upper body. These plus his mobilization stretches with his arms and hands have resulted in considerable improvement in the first week. Massage was having zero effect. Plus I'm glad to know the technical name for FS. I'll wow everybody down at the diner now. I've been mystified why I got this since the precipitating event was just lightly tossing a pebble off to the side, not falling out of a tree. Thanks for your effort and your pleasant personality is nice too! :--)

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad you are already seeing some improvement. Good luck!

[@jeneisis]

THANKS! I developed frozen shoulder after my stroke in 4/2020 left my arm sort of "dead weight" while the neurological part of my brain reattached. I ordered that pulley 🥰

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@insatiablyhungry598]

Hi Dr. Jo I gave up my PT and doing your exercising daily. Thank you !

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@elsyporras6991]

Dr jo thank you i have been with frozen shoulder for about five months I will start doing this exercises Hope they help me because is a lot of pain Especially at night 💕🙏

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help too.

[@HorrorFanatic666]

Thank you!!!! I go to PT once a week and do some of these but I’m already behind because my shoulder isn’t doing what it should. So now I have frozen shoulder and I had my surgery February 12th. This is huge for me. I’m gonna be using this video to do these more at home. I’ll keep you updated on how it goes. Thank you so much!!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@castlebellikon]

Hope you're making good progress Brittany. I've also got frozen shoulder and had a cortisone shot 4 days ago. You said you had surgery and I wonder what that involved. I can already feel the benefits from the shot and will definitely be trying out these stretching exercises. Good luck. 👍

[@tammyt6476]

Doctor Jo, Thank you. I had injured my shoulder, just before the Covid-19 lock down. By time I got to see someone, it was frozen, painful and our health insurance was gone. The specialist suggest therapy, and I found you. Thank you doesn't go far enough. But my whole family is very happy I found this video.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@rasmasyean]

omg! I did that too! Injure shoulder...lock-down...didn't go to doctor to protect elderly...and by phase 1 reopening, I couldn't release a paper slipped into my armpit! Most painful experience of my life! :( There are a disproportionate amount comments within a year here. I wonder if lock-down has causes many frozen shoulders. Or is this some type of "COVID shoulder" via some type of weird viral joint inflammation they haven't discovered yet? lol

[@smitakirad7109]

I am really feeling better after this excercise, thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@dorissauve4603]

Love your stretches. Used them for my long thoracic nerve damage and now my frozen shoulder. I don’t have a Mr bear but I have a Mr Cooper that helps me❤ 🐾

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! ❤️ 🐾

[@julietpalabasan8442]

Thank you for teaching me the frozen shoulder exercise.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@januaryjimenez6541]

Thanks Dr. Jo for this video. Im suffering this frozen shoulder for a year now. Ill follow the steps coz i just found your videi right now

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@RickyRick227]

Thank You Dr . Jo . I started my physical therapy this month and had my frozen shoulder pain for the last three months. I’ll be doing the exercises for the next nine months to help with my frozen shoulder . Hopefully I’ll be able to wash my hair again using my left arm .

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck with your recovery.

[@Dr.RanbirSingh]

Very effective exercises for Frozen Shoulder Pain relief and nicely demonstrated and explained. 💥

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks.

[@vibhasrini]

Thank you SO much for this video. I've been having an increasing amount of pain in my shoulder/neck/upper back area, and after watching your video and doing some of the exercises, I found instant relief and increased mobility. I'm incredibly relieved and happy - and can't wait to continue the exercises in the upcoming weeks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@thesaltyspacecowboy8531]

My Dr. Told me to come to your youtube channel for my frozen shoulder issues. I thought my rotator was torn. But now I know what it is. Will stay in regular contact while I learn these excersizes. I am excited, after years of thinking I would have to have expensive surgery and declining ability at the job I love. Here we go... Thanks for sharing information my awesome Doctor recommends. He is a great Doctor. I am sure you are also.

[@168SG]

I have very bad frozen shoulders and after following your exercise...muscles has become less stiff and tight...Thanks for your kind sharing and really appreciate...

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@janicegladrey4263]

Thank you for your video nothing worse than a frozen shoulder it’s so very painful I will be doing theses exercises which look very good and worth doing them thank you so much for sharing this

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@thunder2310]

Thanks Doc Joe, the ball stretch healed my shoulder in 2 days. I use it to warm up and after gym work out!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad it helped!

[@ruthlieberman7157]

I’ve had a frozen shoulder for six months now, very painful. Getting cortisone shot every month, had the last one today. This is very helpful. Thank you for posting.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@nesheiwg]

I am 5 weeks post op rotator cuff surgery and have a frozen shoulder. The physical therapy is really painful. Thank you for sharing.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@parmeetdhaliwal6107]

The best physical therapist.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@kevinmartin890]

Hi! I had colarbone fracture and did not undergo operation. I used arm sling for 1 to 2 months and my shoulder got frozen. as of today, I can finally remove my arm sling. may I ask which exercise is the best for frozen shoulder with on going colarbone self healing? thank you for a very informative videos.

[@Lafayette19P]

@kevin martin Hi, I suggest you'll try any/all of these exercises. I broke my colarbone as well but almost 40 years ago. Also no surgery. After 20 years I started developing nerve pain in that shoulder, 6 years ago it just popped out of his socket by just opening the oven door and ever since the shoulder crackles with movement and I have nerve pain down to my fingertips. Might not be caused by the fracture and the road accident I had but all ligaments in my body are weak. Had 3 times a sub luxation of thy and hip bone early 2000. And don't know which country you're from but in mine a PT or a chiropractor is no longer covered by health insurance ... these videos help me a lot after 20 years of chronic pain !!! Just try to do whatever you can. It's all good as long as it don't hurt too much. Can save you from a lot of trouble in the years coming.

[@cbcdesign001]

It's a strange thing Frozen shoulder. I had this in Jan 2022 and followed your regime and managed (unbelievably) to free it up in a couple of weeks. But I didn't stick to all the exercises and a week ago (end Sep 2022) it came back. Lots of pain now and I cannot even reach to do up my jeans button, it's that tight. Back to the beginning for me. Have a pulley coming tomorrow. I actually hate my left arm at the moment.

[@Arunamatata495]

Thanks SO much for these...Best exercises I've come across for FS.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@gordonferrar7782]

Thank you for posting this I already feel a loosening after a few exercises.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@hermiemisajon6678]

Thank you for sharing steps for frozen shoulder i will follow your given workout,God bless

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ovitimor2168]

Thank you, it’s fixed withon 2 days following your exercises plus got a deep massage, really works 👍😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@catsweig6191]

Hi. I fracture my shoulder 2 months ago and I'm having a hard time stretching my arm and putting it behind my back. I will try your exercises also I'm doing physical therapy 2 times a week

[@AAGCAK]

How are you doing now? I have the same story now, appreciate if you give me FEedback, thx

[@alexabadi7458]

Thank you so much, I won't get a frozen shoulder this winter, thanks to your exercises !

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@susanwillmott1398]

Swimming…. If you have access to any kind of water. For me, it was the lake. Manipulating the water with your arm, back and forth, up and down, crossing in front of you, reaching back as far as you can, gently at first and increasing force as you are more comfortable. Make sure you are submerged shoulder deep. You can also hold onto a railing or ladder with the arm of the frozen shoulder, put your feet on the wall, and then walk back and forth around the railing or ladder letting your body weight stretch out your shoulder gently. You can take your feet off the wall and just kick about while handing on, facing up, down, left, right, rotating the shoulder, getting all kinds of range of motion in an extended position. It feels good. All kinds of swimming styles give you different shoulder movements. It hurts a bit at first but gradually becomes more comfortable. My shoulder improved dramatically. And these exercises I have just found are going to help me even more!!! Thank you for posting this video!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Yes, the pool (or other water) is a great place to work on the shoulder.

[@carlosangalang]

Thanks Dr Jo! My Ortho doc recommended I checkout KZbin for PT exercises for my adhesive capsulitis. Glad I found ur channel! Very helpful stretches and exercises!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@bikerpapa4405]

DoctorJO, I am on your exercises since right now, let's see what difference does it make as I am suffering from a frozen shoulder for almost 3 months. Hoping for the best results.

[@Urbroo]

got any result sir?

[@bikerpapa4405]

@@Urbroo not at all.

[@sanaulhaque7199]

Thanks for your nice demonstration and advice.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@mohammadmotiarrahman8335]

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[@carolkirby2190]

Thank you so much for these exercises to try. Frozen shoulder is very painful. I’ve had it about a month now. xx

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I hope they help.

[@matthewrussell1027]

I've had it for a year on my left now my right shoulder is showing some symptoms so I hope this helps

[@abdalhossen1664]

Hi Dr. Jo!Please tell me if this shoulder pain can be cured through exercise

[@Peace-Evolution]

This is a really informative video with great visual instructions. My shoulder problem started 3 months ago by carrying a really heavy rucksack, and taking the rucksack off wrong, and the weight of it ended up on my left shoulder then slid off onto my inner forearm. I only went to a physiotherapist a week ago, as I wanted to give it time to heal thinking I had just pulled a muscle. I am due an x-ray soon to rule out arthritis, if that is ruled out then it is a frozen shoulder. So I am going to wait for the x-ray result prior to doing any exercises just in case. Though I am going to add this video to my favourites. Thumbs up from me.

[@liveyouryoga]

Hello, early diagnosis of frozen shoulder. How often is this an age related thing? Intense pain in stage 1. Can't do my hair, put on makeup, shower, put on deodorant, write, pull a shirt over my head especially long sleeve, wear a backpack. Sleeping is terrible. Psychologically qffected. Heat works somewhat. My sister got me a really nice heating pad that I can wrap around. Arrived today. I have weighted balls and physiobands at 🏡. Looking forward to these along with what my doctor recommends.

[@andreakeene2553]

Looking for exercises to complete while working thanks Dr Joe. 😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I have a few videos for exercises while at your desk. You can find all my videos on my channel: kzbin.info

[@tenanikifya383]

I had a shoulder dislocation so I shouldn't bend arm outwards r these ok for me? THANKYOU!

[@michaelfeldman9698]

Thx for the video. Recently diagnosed. Started PT twice a week and home exercise like yours. I have dull pain 80% of the time and that’s with NSAID s. Of course sharp take your breath away pain if I inadvertently jerk it. iPlease tell me I won’t have this pain for a year and a half!

[@YorkshireinManila]

Good video , one of many good ones. Im on my second frozen shoulder... had one in the left arm/shoulder that lasted a year and with exercise and time it eventually went away. Then three months later, the right arm/shoulder started ..the all too familiar stiffness, the unable to reach behind my back part etc. This time im better prepared and hopefully in a few months I can make this one disappear.... hopefully there are no such things as frozen legs to come !

[@vandanagupta4036]

I'm in the same boat

[@YorkshireinManila]

@@vandanagupta4036 Hope yours gets better. I learnt from the first one theres no instant cure, just time, exercise and regular movement.. and not letting it get you down. Good luck and heres to good functioning flexible shoulders for us, again.

[@cookingandgardening5262]

Wonderful exercise for shoulder pain.iam feeling much better with your exercise.pakistan

[@hiteshipatel6685]

Thank you SO much for this video. My husband been having an increasing amount of pain in his shoulder, and after watching your video and doing some of the exercises, he found relief and increased mobility. He's relieved and happy - and can't wait to continue the exercises in the upcoming weeks. Many thanks DR. JO

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. I'm glad they are helping.

[@Hypnohealersarah]

These are great! I’m not able to do prayer pose at all yet. Any suggestions?

[@saikatbanerjee1973]

Thanks a lot ma'am you have cured my shoulder stiffness

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@kevinwheat390]

Great information to help. Frozen shoulder is a pain in the ----. This will help. Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@lilgreenelf42]

As always, your videos are extremely helpful, especially now during this COVID-19 pandemic . I injured the tricep muscle and shoulder of my right arm last year ('19) when I was actively going to P.T. for a peroneal tendon injury of the left ankle. At my age, I should have known better than to try and reach backwards at an odd angle for a t.v. remote. Initially I thought it would get better with rest and some heat. Six months in, I realized that wasn't gonna do it and I realized that in the process of allowing my arm to 'rest', I had unwittingly allowed 'frozen shoulder' to take over. I didn't get to go see an orthopedic surgeon until March of '20. He told me I still had a decent range of motion but that we needed to open the shoulder up so he set me up with P.T. 2-3 times weekly for 30 days. I only got to go once before all the pandemic shelter-at-home orders began rolling in. I live in Ky. and our governor began a massive stay-at-home order from the get-go. In compliance with that order, I had to cancel my therapy. However, I've continued my exercises here at home as best I could following the therapy sheet they gave me but I haven't been satisfied with my attempts to relax the shoulder and get it to open up. This video has helped me to do just that so I can continue on with the exercises and feel like I'm making headway. I just wish I could do better with the moist heat therapy. A small heat pad just isn't enough, but it's better than nothing. I soak and wring out a clean washcloth, mic it for 30 seconds, shake it out and apply it to my shoulder, wrap THAT in saran wrap and then put the heat pad on high for about 30 minutes at a time. Better than nothing and it does help some. Thanks so much for these videos. They are lifesavers.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome! Glad they are helping.

[@dee4379]

Is ice not reccomended ?

[@christinawaller1790]

Hi and thank you! Hubby set up a pulley system in our home gym. My question is....Should you still do these exercises if it hurts while doing them? Thank you for any answers!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Some pain is normal as long as it's not sharp or shooting, and as long as it stops pretty quickly after the exercise is stopped.

[@gnicole5730]

@@AskDoctorJo thanks

[@joukolink2883]

Thank you so much! I think the pulley method works the best for me and worked almost immediately. I'll suggest this to my mom as well as we kinda have similar problems though mine was more on office work while hers were a bit heavy lifting.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

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[@S62bhas]

Thank You Dr Jo God Bless You Abundantly

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@simonaschmidt]

Thank you! I will tried these out.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@JesseJoven]

Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thank you for your support!

[@helene7672]

Just found this video and the stretches are easy to follow. I have a question regarding physical therapy. I was in so much pain when my pt stretched me and it was awful. I'm scared to go back because he said it will be painful until I get more mobility. It was awful and I am questioning his technique but am afraid if I go to a different pt I would have the same experience. Is pt supposed to be painful? Thanks for your videos.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. It might be worth trying a different PT. Unfortunately, frozen shoulder is pretty painful, but treatment should be modified to be tolerable. Soreness and a little pain is normal, but there should not be extreme pain during or afterwards.

[@helene7672]

@@AskDoctorJo thank you so much for commenting and I will look for a new pt.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[@lynnbrown4423]

Thank you so much, I am going to try it! I have a frozen shoulder right now, and this would help!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ajaysinghmankotia2253]

Thank you.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@azriatheamazon]

Omg I’ve been suffering with this for months but it wasn’t until this last week did it hit the fan!!! Well I started doing the exercises and the amount of relief I feel from the pain. It might be a little masochistic, but holy it feels amazing. Thank you for these exercises.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@elvirasantos4849]

Tnx so much I will do that Doc Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@bkgayatriruia7953]

Doctor Joe my mother is having a issue in her shoulder several doctors told that it is a frozen shoulder and told some exercise but doing that nothing happened but the pain increased can you please help me out. Please 🙂

[@rupesh162rupesh2]

Should I do my daily activities or prevent using my affected arm? Or No work load from that arm?

[@angelacreath5033]

Hi, what are your thoughts on a massage gun for frozen shoulder? I read somewhere it may help.

[@christinerobyn]

Thank you for these exercises, I broke my proximal humerus 12 weeks ago and have been doing some of these exercises from the time I could tolerate them but it seems that I may have ended up with a frozen shoulder after all. I see my physio therapist next week but am wondering if the exercises with the weight would be ok, the break has healed quite well. Again thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! It really just depends on if you are still on any precautions/restrictions, so I don't know since I can't evaluate you. It's probably best to wait and ask your physio or call your doctor to get cleared.

[@anwarulanamkibria1741]

It is a very helpful demonstration. I am following the instructions and surely benefited. Thanks a lot.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@dipeshwaltz7370]

This was helpful thank you..

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@tammycooper3331]

Are these supposed to hurt? I can't even get my arm behind my back to do the one with the belt. I'll keep doing them if they are supposed to hurt to I can get this shoulder fixed before summer. Thank you for the help

[@valeriea9727]

You are awesome, I love all your videos!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@nickowchar2001]

thank you Doctor Jo -- a very helpful video ... it would be great to get a sense of the recovery time if you're faithful with these exercises ... are we looking at 4-6 months or longer? thank you again!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Unfortunately, even with stretches and exercises, a true frozen shoulder can take up to a year to heal, but therapy can help with motion and pain control.

[@aminurrahman1915]

I like this vdo being really benevolent

[@caseysimpson1806]

This was extremely helpful for an old injury. I am going to schedule an appointment with a specialist. I appreciate your understanding of limited motion and how painful this is. Sub'd. If ok, I will update.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks for the sub! I hope they help.

[@deerinheadlights9784]

Thanks for bearing with my last comment if you read it. I think there’s a question or two in there. I appreciate this video still even though I’m worried. Congratulations on the work you’ve done for almost a million subs btw.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks.

[@trackie1957]

Thank you for taking the time to help us.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@k144kev]

What do you recommend with 2 frozen shoulder s?

[@graceaurelia8167]

So helpful thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@rekhajoshi1062]

Nice video ,thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@terwya]

I know I'm 3 years late on this video to reply about my frozen shoulder. I can easily do all the exercises except for the back motion where you had the towel pulling up your back that is where my injury is. Should I just concentrate on that exercise or do all to loosen it up. Thank you.

[@emekecho2024]

Love these

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[@NancyBrielleDandy]

Thank you SO much for that video! I've had a frozen shoulder for about 1 1/2 years now and I really need to do something about it. I think this will help SO MUCH! I can already feel some relief after just one time! THANK YOU!!!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Good luck.

[@imaginova88]

Hi Nancy curious to know how you are doing after the exercises?

[@nerirosedalida798]

I have a frozen shoulder too, Im in my 7 months now. And still i cannot raise my hand. Really hard.

[@paulahuezo4879]

Hi I am on 9 month’s already and doing a lot of things and doesn’t make any improvements:( I go to a gym 4 times a Day and swim in between and still with frozen shoulder