What are the effective treatments for shoulder periarthritis?
Disease description:
If I have periarthritis of the shoulder, my shoulder movement is quite painful, and my range of motion is somewhat limited. How should I be treated to effectively relieve these symptoms?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
Periarthritis of the shoulder, also known as "frozen shoulder," is a common shoulder condition characterized primarily by shoulder joint pain and restricted movement.
1. Medication: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as celecoxib tablets and ibuprofen capsules, can be taken orally to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
2. Physical therapy: This is the foundation of treatment for periarthritis of the shoulder, including heat application, cold compress, electrotherapy, ultrasound, and other modalities, which can relieve muscle tension and pain, promote blood circulation, and improve joint mobility.
3. Rehabilitation therapy: Includes traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture, massage, and cupping, as well as functional exercises for the shoulder joint, such as wall climbing exercises and shoulder abduction, to enhance joint mobility and prevent adhesions.
4. Lifestyle modifications: Maintaining proper posture, avoiding prolonged repetitive use of the shoulder, reducing heavy lifting, and regularly resting and relaxing the shoulder muscles all have positive effects on the prevention and treatment of periarthritis of the shoulder.
5. Local injection therapy: For patients with clearly identified pain points, local injections of medications such as sodium hyaluronate or glucocorticoids can be administered to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
Medication should be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician.
