Cholesterol levels are checked by a simple blood test. This test measures total cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Your health-care professional will be able to help you interpret the blood test results to determine if your cholesterol levels are normal or require treatment.
When it comes to using ice and heat for treating a frozen shoulder injury, it's important to keep in mind that both ice AND heat are very effective ways to relieve pain and heal. Most people will think one is better over the other from their own experience or what a doctor / physical therapist has previously told them.
Pain and stiffness are the most significant symptoms of frozen shoulder. Pain causes a lack of movement which in turn produces involuntary stiffness when entering the second phase of the condition. Thawing, as a third phase is reflected in a gradual return of motion and functionality of the shoulder.