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- There are 3 distinct stages in frozen shoulder:
- Stage 1: Freezing
- In this stage, you slowly will have more and more pain
- Duration - typically lasts from 6 weeks to 9 months
- Stage 2: Frozen
- Pain improves, but stiffness remains
- Duration - 4 to 6 months
- Stage 3: Thawing/ Melting
- Shoulder motion slowly improves
- Duration - 6 months to 2 years
- Complete return to normal or close to normal strength and motion typically takes from 1 to 2 years