What does frozen shoulder treatment in Singapore usually involve?

Frozen shoulder treatment in Singapore typically begins with physiotherapy and anti-inflammatory medication during the early, painful freezing stage. If stiffness persists, minimally invasive procedures such as nerve blocks, Coreflex injections, or PRP therapy can help interrupt the pain cycle. For more established stiffness, manipulation under anaesthesia may restore movement. Surgery, usually arthroscopic capsular release, is reserved for cases that do not respond to these options.

Can frozen shoulder go away on its own?

Frozen shoulder can resolve without treatment, but this typically takes one to three years and often involves significant pain and stiffness along the way. With appropriate specialist care, particularly when started early in the freezing stage, recovery can often be shortened considerably. Leaving it entirely untreated also carries some risk of the shoulder healing with a more limited range of motion.

What are the red flags for shoulder pain that need urgent attention?

Seek urgent care if shoulder pain follows a fall or injury, or if there is visible deformity or complete inability to move the arm. The same applies if you notice fever, redness, or warmth around the joint. Numbness or weakness spreading down the arm needs prompt attention too, as does shoulder pain occurring with chest pain, breathlessness, or sweating.

What frozen shoulder treatments are available without surgery in Singapore?

Non-surgical options include physiotherapy, oral anti-inflammatory medication, and minimally invasive procedures such as peripheral nerve blocks, Coreflex injections, and Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy. Manipulation under anaesthesia is also considered non-surgical because it does not involve incisions, though it is performed under general anaesthesia. Most patients see improvement with these approaches before surgery is discussed.

How is frozen shoulder diagnosed at Singapore Paincare?

Diagnosis begins with a detailed history of your pain pattern and a physical examination assessing both active and passive range of motion. Singapore Paincare uses the Painostic® methodology to evaluate pain patterns, underlying pathology, pain perception, and psychological factors together. Imaging such as X-ray or MRI may be used to rule out other conditions such as rotator cuff tears or shoulder arthritis.