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The big chill

Many professional athletes and celebrities swear by the therapeutic benefits of ice bathing, which involves briefly immersing one's body in cold water. While the science around possible health benefits is thin, some say the practice makes them feel mentally and physically invigorated and reduces muscle soreness. 

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Stat of the Week

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.  

Who is most vulnerable to frozen shoulder and how is it treated?

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