If you’re a women in your 40s or 50s and noticing a stiff, painful shoulder that’s becoming harder to move, it could be frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). This condition often develops gradually and without a clear injury, and is particularly common during perimenopause and menopause. In this blog, we explore the link between hormonal changes and frozen shoulder, common symptoms, stages of recovery, and how physiotherapy and allied health support can help you regain movement, reduce pain, and restore confidence in your shoulder.