Bone, Joint & Muscle Health

How to Check Your Shoulder Mobility and Support Its Recovery Naturally

Some shoulder injuries can be rehabilitated at home during the post-acute stage.
How to Check Your Shoulder Mobility and Support Its Recovery Naturally
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Amber Yang
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When experiencing limited shoulder movement and mild pain, many people are unsure whether they should rest or stay active.

Physical therapist Duke Pan said that while resting may provide temporary relief, prolonged inactivity can lead to joint capsule inflammation and tissue adhesions, eventually progressing to a condition known as frozen shoulder—also called adhesive capsulitis.

Amber Yang
Amber Yang
Amber Yang is a certified personal trainer. She met all the requirements of the American Council on Exercise to develop and implement personalized exercise programs. She worked as a marketing manager for natural skin care products for years and as a health and beauty reporter and editor for ten years. She is also the host and producer of the YouTube programs "Amber Running Green" and "Amber Health Interview."