Adhesive Capsulitis aka "Frozen Shoulder" What is Frozen Shoulder? When the connective tissues that surround the bony structures of the shoulder joint become stiff and painful causing severe immobilization when left untreated, it can cause serious complications in a person's daily activities. Most of the time pain is relieved temporarily with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or stronger pain medication. There are alternative therapies such as dry needling, myotherapy, an