How to Treat Periarthritis of the Shoulder
Disease description:
My shoulder has been hurting badly lately, especially at night, to the point where the pain is affecting my sleep. I'm also having trouble lifting my arm, and everyday activities like getting dressed and combing my hair have become very difficult. What treatments are available for shoulder periarthritis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Periarthritis of the shoulder commonly occurs in individuals over the age of 40, particularly among women. Main treatment methods for periarthritis of the shoulder include:
1. Physical therapy: Includes physical agent treatments such as heat application, cold application, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation, as well as active and passive movement exercises for the shoulder, which help restore the range of motion of the shoulder joint and alleviate pain.
2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Such as celecoxib capsules and etoricoxib tablets, these medications can effectively relieve inflammation and pain symptoms associated with periarthritis of the shoulder.
3. Topical medications: Such as flurbiprofen cataplasm or loxoprofen sodium patches, which can be applied locally to reduce pain and promote the resolution of inflammation.
4. Functional exercises: Such as wall climbing exercises and circular movements, appropriate functional exercises can gradually restore the range of motion of the shoulder joint and reduce adhesions.
5. Massage therapy: Through massage, adhesions in tendons and muscles can be released, improving shoulder joint function.
6. Surgical treatment: If conservative treatments are ineffective, surgical intervention may be considered, such as arthroscopic capsular release of the shoulder joint, to restore the range of motion of the shoulder joint.
