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Frozen shoulder physiotherapy in Mohali

Fastening a seat belt, reaching a high shelf, sleeping on your side. A frozen shoulder turns ordinary moments into problems. Treatment should match the stage your shoulder is in, not force it.

Physiotherapist helping a patient lift her arm during frozen shoulder treatment
WithDr. Neha MittalMPT (Neurology), BPT, MIAP

When it may help

Does this sound like you?

Frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, often improves with time, but the months can be painful and frustrating. A clear plan makes that time productive. Pushing hard through pain in the early stage can flare the shoulder, while doing too little later can leave reach restricted. The plan changes as your shoulder changes, and you leave each session knowing exactly what to practise at home.

  • Pain at night or lying on the shoulder
  • Cannot lift the arm overhead
  • Cannot reach behind your back
  • Difficulty dressing or washing hair
  • Reduced outward rotation
  • Shoulder stiffness after an injury or surgery

How sessions work

Four stages, at your pace

  1. 01

    Confirm what is limiting you

    Frozen shoulder, rotator cuff problems and neck-related pain can feel alike. The shoulder is assessed before anything is stretched.

  2. 02

    Match the stage

    When pain is high, the aim is comfort and gentle range. As pain settles, mobility work becomes firmer.

  3. 03

    Restore reach

    Joint mobility, range-of-motion exercises and manual therapy where appropriate.

  4. 04

    Strength and daily use

    Shoulder mechanics, strength and the reaches you need at home and work.

Suitability, number of sessions and setting are decided after your assessment. Clinic, home and online options where appropriate.

Questions people ask

Still unsure? Ask Dr. Neha directly on WhatsApp. Describe what has become difficult and the clinic will suggest a starting point.

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Is frozen shoulder treatment painful?

Some stretching discomfort is normal, but treatment should not leave your shoulder worse for days. Intensity is adjusted to the stage and your pain.

How long does frozen shoulder take to recover?

It varies widely from person to person. Physiotherapy aims to reduce pain and restore reach more steadily, rather than promising a fixed timeline.

Is it more common with diabetes or thyroid problems?

Frozen shoulder is reported more often in people with diabetes or thyroid conditions, and between ages 40 and 60. It can also occur without an obvious cause.

Should I keep moving my shoulder?

Gentle, guided movement is usually encouraged. Your assessment decides which movements and how much.

Tell Dr. Neha what has become difficult.

Message on WhatsApp or call. The clinic confirms your time and the right setting: clinic, home or online.