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3. The Freezing Stage

In the freezing stage, pain and stiffness develop. It gradually becomes more difficult to perform daily tasks, such as reaching up to put away dishes or reaching behind the back to clasp a bra, without experiencing more and more pain. As the pain continues to worsen, the range of motion becomes further limited. While the condition is called a frozen shoulder, the freezing stage can be the most painful. This stage typically lasts as little as six weeks to as long as nine months.

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