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As many as one in 20 adults will experience a frozen shoulder, which is triggered by inflammation and scarring in the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint. Its hallmarks are stiffness, aching pain, and inability to move the affected arm through a normal range of motion. The three stages –– freezing, frozen, and thaw –– can take months to more than a year to resolve.
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Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions
What could be causing your blurry vision?
Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes
Swimming lessons save lives: What parents should know
Preventing and treating iliotibial (IT) band syndrome: Tips for pain-free movement
Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
What can magnesium do for you and how much do you need?
Dry socket: Preventing and treating a painful condition that can occur after tooth extraction
What happens during sleep — and how to improve it
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