Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) involves progressive stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, severely limiting movement. At AVK, we treat it through Marma therapy, herbal bandaging and gentle mobilisation to restore full range of motion.
Gradual onset of shoulder pain
Increasing stiffness over weeks or months
Inability to raise the arm or reach behind the back
Pain worse at night
Difficulty with daily activities like dressing
Prolonged immobilisation after injury or surgery
Diabetes
Thyroid disorders
Age (40–60 years)
Idiopathic — no identifiable cause
Frozen shoulder (Apabahuka) is a vata-kapha condition — vata causes pain and restriction, while kapha creates adhesions and stiffness in the joint capsule. Treatment combines Amsa marma stimulation with sustained herbal bandaging to break adhesions and restore mobility.
Every treatment plan is individualised after a thorough consultation. Below is the typical protocol.
Precise stimulation of the Amsa, Amsaphalaka and Siramatruka marma points to release deep capsular tension and restore shoulder mobility.
Warm medicated oils and pastes applied over the shoulder and held in place with therapeutic bandages — softening adhesions and reducing stiffness over time.
Vata-kapha pacifying internal preparations to reduce joint stiffness and support tissue healing.
Guided mobilisation exercises, progressive range-of-motion practice and a warming, anti-stiffness diet.
A 45-minute consultation is the first step towards relief.
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