Heal Frozen Shoulder, A Holistic Approach to Recovery by J.R. Tovey 2023 sheds much needed light on the shadowy underbelly of frozen shoulder, specifically on an idiopathic frozen shoulder diagnosis or unknown cause. Frozen shoulder patients feel branded, stigmatized by a cloud of judgement, an antiquated notion that a possible psychosomatic connection renders a less serious affliction. That somehow their painful and altered reality isn't real. That it is all in their head. Are frozen shoulder patients supposed to feel ashamed? Really? How does that support healing? A diagnosis of idiopathic (we don't know) in the 21st century sounds rather idiotic. We are just not sure what is going on doesn't quite cut it. Do you feel like screaming every time you are told that "we can't say for sure what is causing your painful one to three year disability." Even worse, "not to worry, it will disappear on its own in a couple of years." Are you frustrated when you are handed a bill for expensive rehabilitation, coupled with an uncertain future. Is that pat on the back starting to get on your nerves? Ouch! The data on frozen shoulder’s tsunami type destruction is shrouded by ignorance and neglect. The elephant in the room is restless. The irony of the psychosomatic myth is that modern day science backs the significance of a mind, body, and soul connection. This psychosomatic lens adding insult to an already painful injury with serious implications for diagnosis, research, funding, employment, treatment, prevention, well being, patient management and recovery. Individuals afflicted with frozen shoulder report an inability to cook, dress, shower, work or sleep, with profound personal, occupational, domestic, and social interference. The horrendous never-ending pain and physical restrictions rendering serious psychological and socioeconomic damage. Conventional treatment for frozen shoulder is not a cure, and is costly, lengthy and cumbersome. There exists advice on stretching, strengthening, injections, surgery, biomechanics, and physiology, with much less interest and documentation of the lived experience of individuals in the painful and life altering grip of frozen shoulder. With a diagnosis of idiopathic implicating more than inflammation and adhesions, the time has come to refine our focus on trauma, pain, helplessness, fear, depression, and anxiety as they correlate to illness and recovery. It is time for an enlightened diagnosis and a holistic approach to cause, treatment and prevention. It is time for a label reflective of an insidious affliction. It is time for more than heat, ice and painful manipulations. It is time for a compassionate and enlightened consideration of the emotional, psychological, spiritual and physical world of the patient. Most of all it is time for YOU to harness YOUR incredible healing power toward an integrated recovery of mind, body and soul. This book may just help you do that. J. R. Tovey