The natural ability of each of these components to stretch and move smoothly is what lets the shoulder move in the many directions that it can. With a frozen shoulder, flexible and stretchy tendons and connective tissue thicken and contract, limiting the ability to stretch. A frozen shoulder is not something that happens overnight -- it can take many months to develop. As the shoulder stiffens, it enters the "freezing stage."

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