The Significance of Early Detection Navigating Adhesive Capsulitis

 Sunita (name changed) was in her 40s when she was diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder. According to Sunita, her diagnosis was long pending. “I have been suffering from shoulder pain and arm weakness for almost 4-5 years before my diagnosis. Since the pain was never too intense or very regular, I never thought of having it checked out by a doctor,” claims Sunita. So, what happened that made her change her mind? Sunita woke up one morning with severe pain in her shoulder that nearly paralyzed her. “I could not move my arm above shoulder level. The intensity of the pain shocked me into consulting a doctor immediately,” she exclaims.  Adhesive capsulitis/frozen shoulder is a very common condition in women aged 40-60. However, it can be easily misdiagnosed as shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tear, shoulder tendonitis, etc. Each of these conditions is unique and requires a different approach while treating. Therefore, Dr. Banarji B.H. at Dr. Banarji ...