Frozen Shoulder Exercises at Home

This video will go over the best frozen shoulder exercises at home.
Frozen shoulder is caused by scar tissue formation around the shoulder joint. And it progresses through three phases. The first phase is the freezing phase. This phase can be extremely painful and can last up to 9 months. The second phase is the frozen phase. This is where people feel stuck. This phase can last about 12 months.The third and last phase is the thawing phase. During this phase, range of motion and mobility slowly improve but shoulders can still be painful. The third phase can also last up to 12 months.
This is why I recommend being EXTREMELY aggressive. Aggressive treatment can significantly speed up the timeline and shorten the duration spent in each phase. That's why I recommend a combination of a shoulder joint injection, physical therapy, AND an aggressive home stretching regimen.
Stretching regimen:
Warm up - shoulder roll forward x10, shoulder roll backward x10, chest opener x10
Forward raise - hold 5-10 seconds at a time, total 1 minute
Side raise - hold 5-10 seconds at a time, total 1 minute
Backward raise - hold 5-10 seconds at a time, total 1 minute
Outward rotation - hold 5-10 seconds at a time, total 1 minute
Inward rotation - hold 5-10 seconds at a time, total 1 minute
Do this regimen 3-5 times a day for excellent results.
► TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Frozen shoulder phases
1:59 Warm up - DO NOT SKIP THIS!
3:12 Forward raise
4:45 Side raise
5:30 Backward raise
6:06 Outside raise
7:15 Inside raise
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[@rochellepeppers4113]

I am really enjoying your videos on shoulder stretches and mobility movements, it has helped tremendously in my rehab from reversal shoulder replacement.💯

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Perfect explanation thank you 🙏🏻

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[@elizabethhagman1984]

I love this. Thanks so much. Greeting from Sweden

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Glad you found it useful, thanks for your comment!

[@tirarefrigerationaircondit2595]

Thanks so much Doc Jeff. I am eager to do the exercise cause that's the feeling i have now.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

You're very welcome! Thanks for your comment

[@elizabethhagman1984]

Your exercises are the best.

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Thanks for your support!

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Thank you so much sir

[@JeffreyPengMD]

You're welcome! Thanks for your comment

[@lasalsera-x8d]

Is this exercise routine for any stage? I can't tell what phase I am in but it's been a little over 3 months now. It feels it's getting worse :(

[@JeffreyPengMD]

Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately I cannot give medical advice over the internet. Please seek the advice of your trusted health care provider. Best of luck!

[@lasalsera-x8d]

@@JeffreyPengMD Thanks for the reply. I wasn't asking what stage I was in, I was asking if this exercise you are showing is for all stages.