Frozen Shoulder stretches are a very effective and easily achievable therapy for those suffering from this bothersome condition. Frozen Shoulder is characterized by a stiff shoulder joint that has lost free movement. Sufferers have difficulty reaching over their heads and to their lower back area. Although the root causes are still the subject of much discussion, the condition stems from inflammation in the tissues surrounding the arm and shoulder joint, and those in the 40 to 50 year old age range as well as diabetics are the most common patients.

The disease usually resolves itself with time although this can be as long as two or three years. In the meantime, anti-inflammatory medicine is usually prescribed, and stretches focusing on the frozen shoulder or shoulders are very effective for regaining better motion and reducing pain.

The Pendulum Stretch: First, heat up the shoulders with a 10 to 15 minute hot bath or shower. Then, standing or sitting with your arms hanging freely, let the arms swing front to back, then side to side, then finally in a circular motion. Start with small movements, no wider than a foot. Nothing more than mild pain should be felt. Do this for a few minutes each day for a week, then continue with one to two pound weights in your hands. Moderation is key, so don’t use anything too heavy and stop if there is an increase in pain.

After your daily Pendulum Stretch, you can follow on with these in sets of 10 to 20 once or twice a day. First, place your affected arm on a shelf or platform at around chest level. Bending your knees, gently open up your armpit to the point of tension but not pain. Ideally, you should stretch the armpit a little more with each count.

Take a towel and hold one end with the hand of your bad arm. Passing the towel behind you, grasp the other end of the towel with the other hand. Gently pull the bad arm towards the small of your back, again until the point of tension but not pain.

With gentle but consistent Frozen Shoulder stretches like these, you will effectively minimize the pain and inconvenience of your condition and speed up recovery! cure  frozen shoulder now!