We often get asked: “Should I get a cortisone shot for this pain?” It’s a reasonable question—especially when you’re dealing with stubborn conditions like arthritis, frozen shoulder, back or neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, or joint pain after injury or surgery. Cortisone injections are commonly offered as a fast solution. And when you’re in pain, […]
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At Five Seasons Healing, we see a lot of women come through our doors with a condition that is both surprisingly common and often deeply misunderstood: frozen shoulder. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, this painful and frustrating condition can make everyday tasks feel impossible—from reaching for a mug to putting on a coat. It can
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Understanding the Modern, Emotional, and Energetic Roots of Chronic Neck Pain in Women If you’re a woman who spends hours hunched over a screen, powering through deadlines, texting on the go, or caring for others while your own needs sit on the back burner—chances are, you’ve felt it: that dull ache at the base of
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