Actually, Willow Golf, I liked your technical description of the lateral rotation stated as "'L' shape straight up. It is certainly a phrase everyone can relate to. (And there I go dangling a participle) For clarification, "adhesive capsulitis" is more commonly known as a Frozen Shoulder. There is much controversy about the diagnosis and the treatment. Cortisone truly works in that, in my esoteric opinion, it interrupts the distress on the central nervous system and the joint can relax and do it's job of healing.
Vickie
I had adhesvie capsulitis (frozen shoulder) 5 years ago. Adhesive capsulitis starts off with intense pain in the shoulder area. Later on the pain decreases, but the range of motion becomes severely restricted. Most doctors misdiagnose this ailment. The medical professionals that will know whether a person has frozen shoulder are physical therapists and doctors specializing in sports medicine.
The PT showed me some stretching exercises to get my range of motion back. I was one of the lucky ones; my range of motion after 2 months was good enough to allow me to resume golfing, and I had my full range of motion back in 5 months. Most people with frozen shoulder require 12 to 18 months to get full range of motion back.
The amount of recovery time depends on the duration of the degeneration, the general health of the patient and how well they receive and impliment the exercises. Certainly the sooner you get a handle on your problem and the more seriously you take your recovery the sooner you will heal. It's always an advantage to have hands on assistance with the exercises. There is so much a professional can see that you as the injured on can't feel. Hopefully we have Martee on his way.
The amount of recovery time depends on the duration of the degeneration, the general health of the patient and how well they receive and impliment the exercises. Certainly the sooner you get a handle on your problem and the more seriously you take your recovery the sooner you will heal. It's always an advantage to have hands on assistance with the exercises. There is so much a professional can see that you as the injured on can't feel. Hopefully we have Martee on his way.
Vik
Being diligent about PT and the stretching exercises is key to a quicker recovery. I did the stretching 3 to 4 times per day. Also, seeing the range of motion improve keeps one motivated.
Wow! Thanks for adding that last post EdStraker. In rehabilitating a painful condition I start with twice a day and build up to four . But it is hard for most of us to imagine doing any number of exercises that often if we haven't been doing any exercise or doing the traditional one hour a day. You are do right that diligence is key. Your rapid recovery certainly bears bright light on the benefits and the opportunity to heal. Thanks again for adding your positive expertise. Vickie
Martee, How are you doing? Any improvements with your arm? Are you getting the exercises in-between the events your reali life? Physioguy posted a great thread and talked about this exact phenomenon. He mentioned that he did some deep tissue with a woman and experienced some really good results. I wanted to just make sure you'd considered some manipulation along with the work that is just necessary for this sport. Jus' checkin' in. Vik
Martee, How are you doing? Any improvements with your arm? Are you getting the exercises in-between the events your reali life? Physioguy posted a great thread and talked about this exact phenomenon. He mentioned that he did some deep tissue with a woman and experienced some really good results. I wanted to just make sure you'd considered some manipulation along with the work that is just necessary for this sport. Jus' checkin' in. Vik
Okay an update.
1. The frequency of the pain has GREATLY diminished!!!!
2. I have been doing the exercise, some more than others, probably not as frequent as I should.
3. I visited the PT and they took some measurements. They noted that my range of motion on the right side is 'significant' less than my left side. Some of the tests I was 30* plus difference. He gave me a couple of other exercises to focus on the shoulder.
I have played 6 9 hole rounds in the past 8 days, the other 2 days I practiced. Result is that only once during this period did I have the pain. Twice later afterwards I felt a little pain, but nothing like what it was before. I should point out that I am WALKING and CARRYING my bag on a hilly course. The last time I walked this much playing golf has had to be about 10 years or longer ago. It was rough at first, but it is getting better. Hopefully in two weeks I will be up to walking 18 holes each day.
What I have learned or benefitted so far...
1. BIGGIE.. while doing the exercises I noticed that I was a bit quick and jerky. Actually if it wasn't for doing it in front of a mirror I am not sure I would have noticed. Light Bulbs lite up. I know and you have said the motion is to be smooth, deliberate and slow. The BIGGIE is that during my golf stroke, in particular the back stroke I thought I was smooth, but no way. How do I know, cause I smoothed out the back stroke and all of sudden I can feel PP#3 at the top all the way down. There were some additional results as well, BUT my PP#3 comes and goes but this seems to solve that. To verify the motion I checked the vids from when I was with Yoda when I could feel PP#3, and sure enough the backstroke was smooth and slow as compared to the motion that I for some reason reverted back too....
2. Ouch! The Standard Form position you provided. Well I knew I didn't have the greates posture, but this exercise certainly showed me that I had terrible posture. I find myself now working on my posture everytime I stand up. Also I have adapted to when just standing, to having one hand in the small of back, pushing in and up causing the shoulders to get out of the stoop position. Effects from this tells me that my 'core' muscles need some attention.
Result of this for the golf stroke....I find that my setup, though not natural yet, has been adjusted resulting in some great results.
So though the pain has not completely disappeared, improvement, heck signigicant improvement has been noticed.
My goal for the up coming weeks is to get the exercises down to a routine that I do at least twice a day with some that I do more often (the posture). Walk 18 holes and score good.....
Thanks and oh the golfing results, well not great there is much consistency. In fact 5 of the 6 rounds yields exactly the same stats. The 6th round was a 3 stroke improvement. Today we will see....
I'm glad you are gaining some relief, Martee and even more glad you are taking your new body awareness to the game and the rest of your life behaviors. Let me know the exercises from PT, they might be redundant to the next phase exercises. I would like to expand your shoulder and arm work within the next 10 days. Thanks for the thorough post. Not bad for a guy who thought he didn't have any exercise discipline. Let's talk soon. Vickie
Ok Martee, you are the bomb. You almost convinced me you didn't have the capacity to do whis work. Since you have proven me wrong you have enjoyed the spoils. Isn't it great to be pain free. That is great news but you also indicated two critical pieces of information that I hope everyone reads: It took three weeks plus to get the benefits of your effort and you became consistent in daily attention to your problem. Now, for your effort, no symptom. Notice I didn't say no problem. You problem origin is correcting as is your posture but you want to keep doing your work and bringing it to higher levels (with more resistance and different movements) if you want to eliminate the problem and not just the symptom we call pain. The benefit here is that you won't have to keep revisiting this issue over and over if you correct the structure. Glad, so glad, your golf game is enjoying improvements. This is why I do what I do. Thx for sharing. Vickie
I know and you have said the motion is to be smooth, deliberate and slow. The BIGGIE is that during my golf stroke, in particular the back stroke I thought I was smooth, but no way. How do I know, cause I smoothed out the back stroke and all of sudden I can feel PP#3 at the top all the way down. There were some additional results as well, BUT my PP#3 comes and goes but this seems to solve that. To verify the motion I checked the vids from when I was with Yoda when I could feel PP#3, and sure enough the backstroke was smooth and slow as compared to the motion that I for some reason reverted back too.... 
The Standard Form position you provided. Well I knew I didn't have the greates posture, but this exercise certainly showed me that I had terrible posture. I find myself now working on my posture everytime I stand up. Also I have adapted to when just standing, to having one hand in the small of back, pushing in and up causing the shoulders to get out of the stoop position. Effects from this tells me that my 'core' muscles need some attention.
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