Dealing with a frozen shoulder can really get overwhelming, I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. Let’s break this down with Ayurveda here. Frozen shoulder, known as Avabahuka in Ayurvedic terms, is often due to an imbalance in the Vata dosha, leading to dryness and stiffness in the joints.
You’ve got a bunch of options when it comes to Ayurvedic treatments. Medicated oils like Dashmool Taila and Mahanarayan Taila are indeed popular choices. Regularly massaging these oils onto the affected shoulder, ideally once or twice a day is beneficial. Warm the oil slightly before massage—it helps improve absorption. Follow it with a warm compress for deeper penetration. It’s a bit like a good hug for your shoulder, ya know?
On the herbal supplements side, Ashwagandha and Guggul are often recommended for reducing inflammation and strengthening the shoulder joint. Try a teaspoon Ashwagandha powder mixed in warm milk once a day and see how your body responds. It works internally to soothe inflammation and can calm your nervous system, which may help with those pesky nighttime pains.
About lifestyle and diet—cut back on cold, dry foods, and favor warm, cooked meals with anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and ginger. These foods help pacify Vata and reduce inflammation naturally. Drinking warm water through the day can be useful too.
Regarding stress and poor posture, pranayama (breathing exercises) and gentle yoga focusing on mobility can help manage both. Yoga poses like the “cat-cow” stretch can aid in maintaining flexibility, but do it cautiously without agitating the pain. And for nighttime relief, try a memory foam pillow or a body pillow to keep your shoulder comfortable.
Frozen shoulder is definitely stubborn, but a consistent routine with these approaches can offer improvements. It might take a few weeks to a couple of months to really see significant changes so hang in there and keep observing what works for you.



