Adhesive capsulitis (also known as frozen shoulder) is a condition that affects the shoulder joint capsule (the tissue that surrounds the shoulder joint). Frozen shoulder leads to a tightening and inflammation of this capsule and symptoms include pain and severe restriction of shoulder movement leading to limitations on daily activities like being able to get dressed or brush your hair or sleep. The cause of frozen shoulder is still controversial as many cases seem to be insidious (meaning no known cause). Current evidence suggests there may be risk factors that predispose you to frozen shoulder including trauma or previous shoulder injury, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or other medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, Parkinson’s, and tuberculosis. The journey of frozen shoulder is long-term with symptoms lasting months to years. Your therapist will assess your shoulder and create a long-term treatment plan to ease your discomfort and get back to daily activities.