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8. Treatment Options for Frozen Shoulder

Initial treatment for a frozen should focus on reducing pain with medications and improving range of motion through physical therapy and exercises. Regularly performing these exercises is essential to recovery. In cases where physical therapy is not enough, the doctor may inject corticosteroids into the joint to reduce pain and inflammation. Severe cases may require surgical intervention, usually through arthroscopic methods that seek out and remove scar tissue or adhesions inside the joint.

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