{"id":2105,"date":"2025-08-28T03:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/?p=2105"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T20:54:52","slug":"frozen-shoulder-causes-hormones-lab-tests-to-heal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/inflammation\/all-inflammation\/frozen-shoulder-causes-hormones-lab-tests-to-heal\/","title":{"rendered":"Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Hormones &amp; Lab Tests to Heal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are&nbsp;<strong>40\u201360 years old\u2014especially a woman\u2014and develop persistent shoulder pain that worsens and limits movement<\/strong>, you may be facing&nbsp;<strong>frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)<\/strong>. This painful condition affects&nbsp;<strong>up to 5% of the population<\/strong>, and is most common in women during or after&nbsp;<strong>menopause<\/strong>. Hormonal changes, combined with risk factors like&nbsp;<strong>diabetes<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>thyroid disorders<\/strong>, increase vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public figures such as&nbsp;<strong>Amy Poehler<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Michelle Obama<\/strong>&nbsp;have shared their struggles with frozen shoulder, raising awareness of this frustrating yet often overlooked condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Frozen Shoulder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen shoulder is marked by&nbsp;<strong>stiffness, pain, and loss of mobility<\/strong>&nbsp;in the joint. It develops gradually in&nbsp;<strong>three stages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Freezing:<\/strong>&nbsp;increasing pain, often with inflammation and sometimes&nbsp;<strong>synovitis<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frozen:<\/strong>&nbsp;pain may ease, but stiffness peaks as the joint capsule thickens and adhesions form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thawing:<\/strong>&nbsp;movement gradually returns, though&nbsp;<strong>full recovery may take 18\u201324 months or longer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because frozen shoulder is associated with&nbsp;<strong>thyroid disease, diabetes, menopause-related hormone shifts, autoimmune disorders, and prolonged immobility<\/strong>, lab tests provide crucial insight. They identify hidden drivers, rule out mimics like rheumatoid arthritis, and guide safer, faster recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Recovery-and-a-Gentle-Wall-Walk-Stretch-for-Pain-Relief-and-Healing.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;quality=100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Middle-aged woman in a bright home setting performing a gentle wall-walk stretch for frozen shoulder rehabilitation, illustrating adhesive capsulitis therapy, menopause-related risk factors, and the role of lab tests in recovery.\" class=\"wp-image-2249\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Recovery-and-a-Gentle-Wall-Walk-Stretch-for-Pain-Relief-and-Healing.png?w=1024&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Recovery-and-a-Gentle-Wall-Walk-Stretch-for-Pain-Relief-and-Healing.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Recovery-and-a-Gentle-Wall-Walk-Stretch-for-Pain-Relief-and-Healing.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Recovery-and-a-Gentle-Wall-Walk-Stretch-for-Pain-Relief-and-Healing.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Recovery-and-a-Gentle-Wall-Walk-Stretch-for-Pain-Relief-and-Healing.png?resize=600%2C600&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A middle-aged woman demonstrates a gentle wall-walk stretch at home to relieve frozen shoulder stiffness. Lab tests such as A1c, TSH, hormone panels, CRP\/ESR, and Vitamin D support faster recovery and guide treatment strategies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frozen-shoulder-signs-amp-symptoms\">Frozen Shoulder Signs &amp; Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deep aching pain<\/strong>, often worse at night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stiffness and restricted range of motion<\/strong>&nbsp;(especially external rotation and abduction)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Functional limits:<\/strong>&nbsp;reaching overhead, fastening clothes, brushing hair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phases lasting 1\u20133 years<\/strong>, often disrupting sleep and daily life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>High-risk groups include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Women 40\u201360, especially perimenopausal\/menopausal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>People with diabetes (10\u201320% develop frozen shoulder)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Individuals with thyroid dysfunction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Those immobilized after surgery or injury<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patients with autoimmune or inflammatory disease<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Lab Tests Support Recovery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen shoulder is a&nbsp;<strong>clinical diagnosis<\/strong>, but labs help by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identifying drivers<\/strong>&nbsp;(diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, estrogen decline, vitamin D deficiency)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ruling out mimics<\/strong>&nbsp;(autoimmune arthritis, systemic inflammation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establishing baselines<\/strong>&nbsp;before corticosteroid injections (important if you have diabetes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Lab-Tests-A1c-TSH-CRPESR-ANA-Vitamin-D-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;quality=100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Frozen shoulder lab tests: A1c, thyroid (TSH), CRP, ESR, ANA, Vitamin D vials with shoulder joint diagram for faster recovery.\" class=\"wp-image-2251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Lab-Tests-A1c-TSH-CRPESR-ANA-Vitamin-D-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Lab-Tests-A1c-TSH-CRPESR-ANA-Vitamin-D-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Lab-Tests-A1c-TSH-CRPESR-ANA-Vitamin-D-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Lab-Tests-A1c-TSH-CRPESR-ANA-Vitamin-D-1.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.ultalabtests.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Frozen-Shoulder-Lab-Tests-A1c-TSH-CRPESR-ANA-Vitamin-D-1.jpg?w=1536&amp;quality=100&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flat-lay of blood vials labeled A1c, TSH, CRP\/ESR, ANA, and Vitamin D beside a shoulder joint diagram\u2014highlighting the key blood tests that support frozen shoulder diagnosis and recovery strategies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Lab Tests for Frozen Shoulder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thyroid Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/tsh-test\">TSH<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/thyroid-panel-with-tsh\">Thyroid Panel with TSH<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hypothyroidism is strongly linked to frozen shoulder. Imbalances slow healing and raise inflammation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How it helps:<\/strong>&nbsp;Treating thyroid dysfunction supports faster tissue repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diabetes &amp; Metabolic Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/hemoglobin-a1c-test\">Hemoglobin A1c<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/glucose-test\">Glucose<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;Diabetes is present in up to&nbsp;<strong>20% of frozen shoulder cases<\/strong>. Poor control worsens connective tissue stiffness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How it helps:<\/strong>&nbsp;Better blood sugar control reduces scarring and speeds recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hormonal Testing (Women)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/estrogen-total-test\">Estrogen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/fsh-test\">FSH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/lh-test\">LH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/progesterone-test\">Progesterone <\/a>Panels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hormonal shifts during menopause influence collagen metabolism and joint health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How it helps:<\/strong>&nbsp;Identifies imbalances where&nbsp;<strong>bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)<\/strong>&nbsp;or supportive strategies may help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inflammation &amp; Immune Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/c-reactive-protein-test\">CRP<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/hs-crp-test\">hs-CRP<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/sed-rate-test\">ESR<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;CRP and ESR help assess systemic inflammation; normal results support adhesive capsulitis over autoimmune disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Autoimmune Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/ana-screen-ifa-with-reflex-to-titer-and-pattern\">ANA<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/rheumatoid-factor-test\">Rheumatoid Factor<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/ccp-antibody-test\">CCP Antibody<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;RA and autoimmune conditions can mimic frozen shoulder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How it helps:<\/strong>&nbsp;Positive results shift treatment toward disease-specific therapies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vitamins &amp; Nutrients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/vitamin-d-25-hydroxy-total-test\">Vitamin D, 25-OH<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;Deficiency is common in women over 40 and impairs bone, muscle, and immune function.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How it helps:<\/strong>&nbsp;Supplementation supports musculoskeletal healing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baseline Health Panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/complete-blood-count-with-differential-and-platelets-cbc-test\"><strong>CBC<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-test-cmp\">CMP<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;Provide overall health status, important before injections or surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Concern<\/th><th>Recommended Test(s)<\/th><th>Why It Helps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Thyroid dysfunction<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/tsh-test\">TSH<\/a>, Free T4, Thyroid Panel<\/td><td>Identifies metabolic issues slowing recovery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blood sugar issues<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/hemoglobin-a1c-test\">A1c<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/glucose-test\">Glucose<\/a><\/td><td>Improves collagen healing, reduces scarring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hormonal imbalance<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/estrogen-total-test\">Estrogen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/fsh-test\">FSH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/lh-test\">LH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/progesterone-test\">Progesterone<\/a><\/td><td>Supports menopause-related joint recovery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inflammation<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/c-reactive-protein-test\">CRP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/hs-crp-test\">hs-CRP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/sed-rate-test\">ESR<\/a><\/td><td>Tracks systemic inflammation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vitamin deficiency<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/vitamin-d-25-hydroxy-total-test\">Vitamin D (25-OH)<\/a><\/td><td>Enhances bone, muscle, immune repair<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Autoimmune suspicion<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/ana-screen-ifa-with-reflex-to-titer-and-pattern\">ANA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/rheumatoid-factor-test\">RF<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/ccp-antibody-test\">CCP<\/a><\/td><td>Rules out RA or related arthritis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Baseline health<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/complete-blood-count-with-differential-and-platelets-cbc-test\">CBC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-test-cmp\">CMP<\/a><\/td><td>Ensures safety before treatments<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treatment &amp; Lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physical Therapy:<\/strong>&nbsp;gentle stretching, manual therapy, ROM work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home Exercises:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>arm swings, wall walks, cross-body stretches, doorway rotations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pain Relief:<\/strong>&nbsp;NSAIDs, corticosteroid injections (with monitoring in diabetics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Underlying Condition Management:<\/strong>&nbsp;thyroid treatment, blood sugar control, hormone balance, vitamin D optimization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caution:<\/strong>&nbsp;avoid over-stretching early on; it may worsen inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion &amp; Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Ignore Shoulder Stiffness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen shoulder can last&nbsp;<strong>1\u20133 years<\/strong>&nbsp;if untreated, but targeted care shortens recovery. Combining&nbsp;<strong>therapy + labs<\/strong>&nbsp;helps reduce pain, restore function, and address hidden drivers like thyroid imbalance, diabetes, menopause-related hormones, and vitamin D deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lab Testing + Lifestyle = Faster Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ulta Lab Tests makes it simple to order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diabetes &amp; Metabolic Health:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/hemoglobin-a1c-test\">A1c<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/glucose-test\">Glucose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thyroid Testing:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/tsh-test\">TSH<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/thyroid-panel-with-tsh\">Thyroid Panel with TSH<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hormonal Health (Women):<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/estrogen-total-test\">Estrogen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/fsh-test\">FSH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/lh-test\">LH<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/progesterone-test\">Progesterone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inflammation &amp; Autoimmune:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/c-reactive-protein-test\">CRP<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/sed-rate-test\">ESR<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/ana-screen-ifa-with-reflex-to-titer-and-pattern\">ANA<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/rheumatoid-factor-test\">RF<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/ccp-antibody-test\">CCP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitamins &amp; Nutrients:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/vitamin-d-25-hydroxy-total-test\">Vitamin D, 25-OH<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>General Health:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/complete-blood-count-with-differential-and-platelets-cbc-test\">CBC<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/test\/comprehensive-metabolic-panel-test-cmp\">CMP<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With early testing and a tailored plan, you can&nbsp;<strong>shorten the painful course<\/strong>, improve flexibility, and regain quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultalabtests.com\/\">Order your Frozen Shoulder Support Labs today \u2192<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaos.org\">OrthoInfo<\/a><\/strong><br><em>Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): Risk Factors and Overview.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mayo Clinic<\/strong><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\">Frozen Shoulder: Symptoms and Causes.<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleveland Clinic \u2013 Patient Education<\/strong><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/departments\/cancer\/patient-education\">Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Facto<\/a>rs.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleveland Clinic \u2013 Consult QD<\/strong><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/consultqd.clevelandclinic.org\">Frozen Shoulder: Diabetes and Inactivity as Risk Factors.<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)<\/strong><br><em>Adhesive Capsulitis: Diagnosis and Management.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Institutes of Health (NIH) \u2013 Office of Dietary Supplements<\/strong><br><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminD-HealthProfessional\/\">Vitamin D: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction If you are&nbsp;40\u201360 years old\u2014especially a woman\u2014and develop persistent shoulder pain that worsens and limits movement, you may be facing&nbsp;frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). 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