Not to do exercises for frozen shoulder?

[SilkieChick]

I was diagnosed with the beginnings of a frozen shoulder a few weeks ago by a physiotherapist. She gave me some exercises to do which she said might help to shorten the duration of the problem.

I promptly got covid and shortly after that was on holiday...basically life got in the way and I haven't done any of the exercises yet and the condition hasn't really changed much for me so far.

Thing is, I'm seeing a lot of people say it just has to run its course and I'm wondering if doing any of the stretches will really make a difference - or just be time wasted and discomfort for no real improvement?

Fwiw my shoulder is not (yet) very painful, but uncomfortable some of the time, with certain movements.

Does anyone have experience of noticeably improving a frozen shoulder with exercise?

I think there is a wide range of ability between Physio's to be honest. I never had any luck with any nhs ones personally.

A good Physio will take an overall view and refer for imaging or to a doctor if required.

@Obimumkinobi my point wasn't about the nature of the injury but more about visiting a professional you trust and therefore following their advice. Tennis elbow can last for months untreated but within a week mine had vastly improved due to trusting the expertise of my Physio and following his advice. He has treated a friend with a frozen shoulder so would trust him in that regard too.

The poster doesn't mention any significant pain and certainly doesn't mention pain preventing her from doing the exercises.

A review certainly needed to assess progress and check whether any alternative action is needed or more intensive exercises etc

The zinger phase passes, but what follows is pain with more and more reduced movement. The exercises and stretching need to be done at that point, before it freezes up, hence frozen shoulder.