Frozen Shoulder
Over weeks or months the shoulder has slowly, stubbornly lost its range, getting dressed, reaching back, and sleeping on that side have all become a negotiation. The gradual narrowing is the hallmark people describe.
What it is
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, involves the joint capsule itself tightening down. The capsule is not the whole story, though, the surrounding muscles guard and shorten in response, and that muscular layer often adds real restriction and pain on top of the capsular problem.
What makes it worse
It typically worsens when the joint is forced past its current limit, and stiffens further with the disuse and protective guarding that the pain naturally encourages. Pushing hard for range usually backfires.
How PNMT helps
Your therapist assesses how much of the restriction is muscular versus capsular, then works within your comfortable range on the muscles that test as restricting and painful, guided by your feedback. Expectations are kept honest, frozen shoulder has its own timeline and PNMT addresses the muscular layer, not the capsule itself. Your therapist coordinates with your medical care and refers out as the picture warrants.
What to expect & how long
Recovery takes time, and your therapist will be candid about that rather than promise a quick unlock; complementary medical care alongside the muscular work is common. Range of motion is measured so any gains are tracked rather than guessed. Several sessions are usually needed to judge and address the muscular contribution.
What clients say
Sarah is amazing! She is both kind and great at helping to resolve chronic pain. My TMJ has improved so much with her care.
I've been going to soma vida for around 4-5 years. I think at this point for neuromuscular therapy. My coworker recommended it for my back pain. I mostly make appts with Yu, but I think I've had appts with everyone there atleast once. The treatment can be painful but I always come out feeling so light and so much better than before. I've had chronic neck pain from my desk job and other pain in areas that is only fixed by whatever they do here. They truly care about you and want to make sure you leave feeling better.
I've been going to Somavida for years because they are the only place I've found with the right combination of expertise and ability to eliminate pain when I have muscle pulls or strains, and help me stay “tuned up” to avoid future injuries. I spend most of my time working behind a desk and Somavida is a critical part of helping me stay healthy and out of injury from my strained neck and back. I personally work with Yu Suzuki and she is phenomenal. Truly a “pain detective” that has helped me find the root issue with muscle problems countless times. This is a place to come and heal and avoid future injury without medication or judgment. Can’t recommend Somavida enough!!!
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75-minute first visit. Two therapists assess, one treats; every follow-up is one-on-one with your therapist.
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