Frozen Shoulder Causes & Risks

Causes

Frozen shoulder is caused by tightening of the soft tissues. This includes the capsule that surrounds the joint.

Frozen Shoulder

Risk Factors

Factors that increase your risk for frozen shoulder include:

Diabetes
Thyroid problems
Disc problems in your neck
Injuries to the shoulder
Illness or injury that forces you to keep the shoulder immobile for a period of time
Heart and/or lung disease, during which time you do not move the shoulder normally

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