Did you know that women are more likely to experience adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), a painful shoulder condition that also could involve limited movement in…
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Did you know that women are more likely to experience adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), a painful shoulder condition that also could involve limited movement in that area than our male counterpart, especially once menopause occurs" The reason for this to strike at this particular stage of life may have a lot to due with a woman’s depleted levels of estrogen.

What Estrogen’s Role in Joint Health Has to Do with Frozen Shoulder
Estrogen is what protects the joints and helps combat inflammation, which are important for how the shoulder feels and moves. But when menopause occurs, the inflammation can increase and so can odds of developing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in joints such as those in the shoulder to add to the problem. In a nutshell, the pain and stiffness of frozen shoulder for females in menopause benefit from estrogen and suffer when the supply dwindles.

A study by Duke University Health researchers suggests that women experiencing menopause that are on hormone replacement therapy may have a lower risk of adhesive capsulitis compared to women who haven’t received estrogen replacement. W...