The PTCH Podcast

Frozen Shoulder: THIS Is Why Your Shoulder Won’t Move


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Frozen shoulder can turn everyday life into a slow-motion hostage situation. Jason (DC) and Kathy (DPT) break down what frozen shoulder actually is, why it takes so long to heal, what speeds recovery, and which treatments finally get things moving again.

They also play “Stretching the Truth”—the research-study guessing game that Kathy definitely didn’t see coming.

Perfect for anyone with shoulder pain, health pros, or curious humans trying to avoid months of stiffness.

Topics:
– What causes frozen shoulder
– The 3 stages and real timelines
– Evidence-based treatment
– When to push vs when to rest
– PT + chiropractic strategies
– Myth-busting the bad advice

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00:00 – Cold Open: Why Frozen Shoulder Is So Misunderstood

00:01:42 – What Frozen Shoulder *Actually* Is (Capsule, Inflammation, Locking)

00:06:20 – The 3 Stages: Freezing, Frozen, Thawing (Real Timelines)

00:17:21 – Early Signs & Prevention: Catching It Before It Locks Down

00:20:12 – Best Treatments That Actually Work (And What to Avoid)

00:43:07 – Game Time: “Cold Stuff Trivia” – Kathy vs the Cold Hard Facts

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The PTCH PodcastBy Kathy Lynch, DPT and Jason Young, DC