What to do if you have frozen shoulder and can’t sleep?

The pain caused by frozen shoulder often keeps patients awake at night and seriously affects their quality of life. There are a variety of scientific and effective mitigation methods to address this problem.

1. Drug treatment

When the pain of frozen shoulder is unbearable, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be considered. For example, ibuprofen can effectively reduce tissue inflammation and swelling and relieve pain; acetaminophen can exert antipyretic and analgesic effects by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis; diclofenac sodium can reduce local swelling and pain. However, it should be noted that these drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid side effects caused by long-term use of large amounts.

2. Physical therapy

In addition to drug treatment, physical therapy is also a good choice. For example, ultra-short wave, medium-frequency electricity, etc. can be used to promote blood circulation and relieve pain; acupuncture and massage can also relieve muscle tension and relieve pain.

3. Sealing treatment

For patients with long-term pain, glucocorticoids or local anesthetics can be injected into the pain point for sealing treatment, which can effectively relieve local aseptic inflammation and reduce pain.

4. Hot compress and functional exercise

Using hot water bottle or hot towel for hot compress can speed up local blood circulation and eliminate inflammation. At the same time, proper shoulder joint functional exercises, such as wall climbing, circle drawing, etc., can speed up blood circulation and relax tense muscles.

5. Psychological treatment

Long-term pain may lead to anxiety and depression. If necessary, you can seek help from a psychological counselor for psychological counseling.

The pain caused by frozen shoulder is not incurable. Through scientific methods, we can effectively relieve pain and improve quality of life.