India, Aug. 10 -- Frozen shoulder is characterised by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. This may seriously hamper daily functioning as it disrupts many motions, like reaching overhead to grab something from a shelf, putting on clothes, combing and so on.

Dr Raman Kant Aggarwal, Vice Chairman, Orthopaedics at Medanta, Gurugram, told HT Lifestyle about the risk factors of frozen shoulder, explaining that many pre-existing conditions create a predisposition to the ailment.

But before diving into the various risk factors, it's important to understand what exactly frozen shoulder is and how it affects the body. Dr Aggarwal said, "Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterised by stiffness and pa...