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Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder and over time, the shoulder becomes very hard to move. It most commonly affects people between the ages of 40 and 60, and occurs in women more often than men. With frozen shoulder, the shoulder capsule thickens and becomes tight, which causes stiff bands of tissue to begin to develop. There are three stages of frozen shoulder which include: Pain from frozen shoulder is usually dull or aching, and is typically worse early in the course of the disease. The pain is usually located over the outer shoulder area and sometimes the upper arm. The causes of frozen shoulder are not fully understood. A few factors may put you more at risk for developing frozen shoulder such as diabetes, immobilization, and other diseases. Return to Shoulder Injuries & Conditions | Hand Microsurgery in Erie, PAFrozen Shoulder