11/05/2026
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❌ 50 yo women
❌ Gradually worsening shoulder anterior lateral pain
❌ Can’t reach behind the back
❌ Struggling to put on a bra/jacket
❌ Pain at night
❌ Shoulder feels “stuck”
Answer: frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Frozen shoulder isn’t just “tightness” — it’s a progressive stiffening and inflammation of the shoulder capsule that causes severe pain and major loss of movement 🥶
It’s commonly missed early because it can look like a rotator cuff injury, but the BIG clue is loss of BOTH active and passive range of motion (especially external rotation).
Missing it can lead to months of unnecessary pain, delayed rehab, and worsening stiffness
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