Can practicing yoga eliminate shoulder periarthritis?
Disease description:
I have a habit of getting an annual physical examination. During this year's check-up, I was diagnosed with shoulder periarthritis. I've heard that yoga is a good way to exercise the body—can practicing yoga eliminate shoulder periarthritis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Appropriate and moderate yoga exercises can help improve adhesive capsulitis. Adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, is characterized by shoulder pain and functional impairment caused by injury and adhesion of the soft tissues surrounding the shoulder joint. It primarily affects individuals over 40 years of age, with a higher prevalence in women than men. This condition is self-limiting, featuring progressive shoulder pain and restricted function that gradually worsens over time. The pain eventually peaks, then gradually subsides, followed by slow recovery. Most patients have no history of trauma or only a minor traumatic history.
