Niel-Asher technique and frozen shoulders

Frozen shoulder is a disorder in which the shoulder capsules, the connective tissue surrounding the glenohueral joint of the shoulder that becomes inflamed and stiff. It is a condition in which the movement of the shoulder is severely restricted. This condition is caused by injury. A recent shoulder surgery can also cause frozen shoulder. The abnormal bands of tissue grow between the joint surfaces. A fluid called synovial fluid normally helps the shoulder joint move by lubricating the gap between the upper arm bone and the socket in the shoulder blade. Lack of synovial fluid leads to frozen shoulders.

Niel-Asher technique and frozen shoulders:

Niel-Asher technique is a natural method that utilizing the body's own healing mechanisms. In this no drugs are used. Niel-Asher technique is not a surgery. It is a technique that is done using hands only. It uses a specific and unique sequence of manipulations to the shoulders joints and soft tissues. It is completely different from other treatments. Most of the traditional therapies make an attempt to improve the range of motion. They do it by forcing the shoulder through the blockage. Niel-Asher treatment does not force the arm into painful or extreme positions. It is a unique sequence of pressure points in the soft tissues around the joint along with gentle joint movements. It is an improvement in active range of movement, strength and power over and above traditional physiotherapy treatment. Most of the patients get satisfied with the Niel-Asher treatment. There is a large improvement in shoulder pain and disability. The main outcome of this treatment is improvement in active range of motion and pain.

Symptoms of frozen shoulders:

More women than men are affected. In many cases one shoulder seizes up but two can be affected. The joint becomes very tight and stiff so that it is nearly impossible to carry out simple movements. Normally it increases during night. The pain due to frozen shoulders is usually dull or arching. Some times it becomes worse when one attempts motion. If there is a limited shoulder movement then it is a symptom of frozen shoulder. A doctor may find this by physical examination.