Frozen Shoulder
It can also be one of the most difficult to help, and Scenar appears to be one of the few therapies that offer lasting relief. Arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and torn rotator cuff can all contribute to it, but frozen shoulder essentially stems from inflammation in the joint which produces a sticking together of the normally loose parts of the joint capsule. Depending on the degree of severity, basic daily activiites, such as dressing and driving, become difficult or impossible. Frozen shoulder usually starts as a progressive onset of
pain over several weeks. It's especially noticeable at night and when using complex muscle movements such as
reaching up for a seat belt or into a back pocket. The typical duration of Frozen shoulder is how I first came across Scenar. It came on after I strained my upper back repeatedly by heavy lifting, and both shoulders were frozen, with little more than horizontal elevation. I still remember the sequence of hopelessness that greeted each stage. My GP offered painkillers and cortisone injections, but said that relief doesn't last for long. I went to a physiotherapist who said frozen shoulder is almost untreatable; he gave me a set of exercises but doubted they would do any good. I had six weeks of twice a week acupuncture and once a week chiropractic, but the result was almost no change. Then three months of Scenar treatment. The result: I was free of frozen shoulders, with almost full mobility returned. I've used Scenar with various types of shoulder pain, and had a close to 100% success rate. My frozen shoulder protocol now includes Scenar, low level laser and muscle stretching, and I've seen a 90%+ resolution, even with bilateral frozen shoulder, in as little as six treatments.
Please note that these pages are for general information and not in any way intended to help you diagnose a medical condition. You should first seek a diagnosis from a doctor, and, if you decide to try Scenar therapy, work with your doctor in assessing the progress of the condition and the dosage of any drugs you may be taking. About the author: Paul Lowe has Scenar practices near Brighton in Sussex. He tackles many issues including back pain and joints (slipped disc, sciatica, rheumatoid and osteo arthritis, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel, RSI), neurological (migraines, IBS, TMJ, RSD, fibromyalgia), burns, wounds and sports injuries.
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Frozen Shoulder, or Adhesive Capsulitis, is one of the most
painful of all orthopedic conditions, and quite common, affecting two to five percent of the
population.
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Don Elwick - Managing Director, Brighton Media Centre (Cracked Ribs) "December 21st, 2009, I went out running, slipped on some ice, and fell heavily on my back. A nurse and a doctor both confirmed I had two or three cracked ribs. I spent the next week hardly sleeping due to the pain. December 29th, I saw Paul Lowe for a Scenar treatment, and that night I slept properly again. Over the next few days, almost all the pain had gone, and the ribs were back to normal. I had Scenar again and on January 4th, the doctor found it hard to believe there was nothing left from the accident - broken ribs normally take at least 6 weeks to heal." ............................................ Venus Villa, First Artist, The English National Ballet, London (Leg injury) "I had a very painful injury to my leg (compartment syndrome), and I tried several therapies. Scenar was the best for really deep healing, even when I was dancing for seven hours a day. Thank you Paul." ............................................ Marco Crivello, Artist, Lewes, Sussex (Shoulder + Back Pain) "I had acute pain in my right shoulder. I tried osteopathy and cranio-sacral over several weeks, but with negligible results. Paul treated me with Scenar daily for four days, and by the end I was pain-free. On another occasion, I was in acute pain months after Achilles tendon surgery -- after one treatment from Paul, the pain went away. I also threw my back out twice. Each time, one Scenar treatment was enough to put it back to normal." ............................................ Stephane Davies-Arai, Sculptor, Lewes, Sussex (Sciatica) "I was rushed to hospital on three occasions and given four strong painkillers including morphine. I finally collapsed at work in agony, unable to walk. After 10 treatments with Paul, I was able to stop the painkillers and drive 80 miles to a work event. Six months on, I'm still pain free." .............................................. Tim Cornwall - Private Hire Driver, Herstmonceaux, Sussex (Slipped Disc) "I've had hip and lower back problems for over 30 years. This episode was the worst I've had for two years: I could hardly walk or drive and I had to give work away. Until now, I'd go to the chiropractor for several treatments and take at least three weeks to recover. With Paul it took four days and four Scenar treatments to get back to normal. On day 1, I could barely walk. On day 3, I took the dog for a one-hour walk." ............................................. John Hayward - Landscaper, Westham, Sussex (Neck + Shoulder Pain, Arm/hand nerve damage) "The pain had reached levels that stopped my physical workload. The diagnosis was nerve compression due to an injury to the C5/6/7 vertebrae. I now faced the prospect of surgery to install metal inserts... After four Scenar treatments, I was able to stop the painkillers... After three months and 10 treatments, I can also report... ability to sleep on my side again, write and sign my signature fluently again, turn my head fully to the right and left... Six months later, I'm doing heavy physical work again as part of my job, and despite needing occasional top-ups, I'm basically pain-free. Altogether, a phenomenal success."
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