Frozen Shoulder
Over weeks or months your shoulder has slowly lost its range. Getting dressed, reaching back, and sleeping on that side have all become a struggle.
What it is
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) means the joint capsule itself has tightened. The muscles around it also guard and shorten in response, and that muscle layer often adds real restriction and pain on top of the capsule problem.
What makes it worse
It usually gets worse when the joint is forced past its current limit, and stiffer with the disuse and guarding that pain naturally causes. Pushing hard for range usually backfires.
How PNMT helps
Your therapist assesses how much of the restriction comes from muscle and how much from the capsule, then works within your comfortable range on the muscles that test as tight and painful, guided by your feedback. Frozen shoulder has its own timeline. PNMT treats the muscle layer, not the capsule. Your therapist coordinates with your medical care and refers you on when needed.
What to expect & how long
Recovery takes time, and your therapist will be upfront about that. Many people have medical care alongside the muscle work. Range of motion is measured so you can see real gains. Several sessions are usually needed to assess and treat the muscle side.
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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Get help for Frozen Shoulder
Book a New Client Session. Your therapists will find the source of your pain and build a treatment plan for you.
75-minute first visit. Two therapists assess and one treats. Every follow-up is one-on-one with your therapist.
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