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STAGE 1: FREEZING
Pain begins, often worst at night. Range of motion starts to decrease. This is the ideal window to intervene, most women don't know it yet.

️ STAGE 2 : FROZEN
Movement is severely restricted. Pain may ease slightly but stiffness peaks. Daily tasks become genuinely difficult.

️ STAGE 3 : THAWING
The body begins natural recovery , but without targeted support, the process is slow and often incomplete.

Most women come to me in Stage 2 or early Stage 3. It's never too late.

Acupuncture reduces inflammation and restores circulation to starved tissue. Manual therapy breaks down restriction. Guided movement retrains the joint.

Which stage sounds familiar? Drop it in the comments.

Not sure which stage you're in? Let's find out , call 941-841-1941 for a free consult

🚫 MYTH: "Just rest it — it'll go away on its own."
✅ TRUTH: Frozen shoulder can last 2 to 5 years if left unaddressed.

For many women, it gets significantly worse before it improves. The capsule around your shoulder joint is physically contracting.

Passive rest doesn't reverse that.
Targeted movement does.
Acupuncture does.
Hands-on manual therapy does.

As an Acupuncture Physician here in Sarasota, I see this pattern constantly, women who waited and lost years of mobility they didn't have to lose.

You have options. Natural, effective ones.

Comment "INFO" and I'll DM you details on a free consultation or call 941-841-1941