Subject: Case Studies - Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

Title: Chiropractic Treatment of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome (Adhesive Capsulitis) Using Mechanical Force Manually Assisted Short Lever Adjusting Procedures.

Reference: Polkinghorn BS. Chiropractic treatment of frozen shoulder syndrome (adhesive capsulitis) using mechanical force manually assisted short lever adjusting procedures. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1995a; 18(2):105-115

Abstract: Objective: To describe treatment of frozen shoulder syndrome (adhesive capsulitis) via conservative chiropractic treatment to the shoulder joint, utilizing specific contact, low force, instrumental adjusting procedures. A case report, providing an illustrative example of the same, is presented along with a review of the relevant literature.

Key Words: Shoulder, Shoulder Joint, Shoulder-Girdle Neuropathy, Rotator Cuff, Tendinitis, Chiropractic, Health Care Costs