Frozen Shoulder: The Real Reason You Can't Move Your Arm

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is one of the most painful and misunderstood shoulder conditions — and we see it every single week in clinic.

In this episode of The Shoulder Blueprint Podcast, orthopedic surgeons Dr. Caleb Davis and Dr. Justin Givens break down:

• What frozen shoulder actually is (and why “frozen” is a misleading term)
• The 3 phases: freezing, frozen, and thawing
• Why it hurts so much and why it lasts so long
• The #1 physical exam finding that makes the diagnosis
• Why diabetes, thyroid disease, menopause, and high cholesterol increase risk
• The metabolic and inflammatory drivers behind adhesive capsulitis
• Why steroid injections help — and when they’re dangerous
• Why frozen shoulder is so common but so poorly understood
• Why it often resolves on its own… but can take up to 3 years

If your shoulder pain came out of nowhere, keeps you up at night, and your motion keeps getting worse — this episode is for you.