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Background: Frozen shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is a painful condition characterized by progressive stiffness, restricted mobility, and functional disability of the shoulder joint. Conventional therapies often provide symptomatic relief but fail to address the chronicity and metabolic basis of the disease. Scientific Reversal Detox Process (SRDP), developed at Parasnath Speciality Clinic, is an integrative protocol that combines Ayurvedic and modern diagnostic perspectives with a standardized treatment plan. Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of SRDP based Ayurvedic therapy in the management of frozen shoulder. Methods: This clinical study was conducted on patients diagnosed with frozen shoulder who underwent the SRDP protocol. The treatment was structured into four sequential stages: (1) Detoxification - local oil massage, pottali swedana, nadi swedana, lepa, basti, leech/cupping, and taila dhara along with Vardhman SRDP powder (Guda, Shunthi, Haritaki) to eliminate vitiated Doshas, reduce inflammation, and improve metabolism; (2) Strengthening - gentle oil massage, taila dhara, lepa application, and physiotherapy to improve joint mobility and muscular support; (3) Root Cause Removal - administration of specially developed polyherbal formulations to correct Dhatvagni and address metabolic disorders; (4) Regeneration - research based regenerative medicines for restoring synovial fluid and enhancing joint integrity. Both take home medicines (polyherbal tablets, oils, lepa) and in house therapies were included. Results: Patient undergoing SRDP therapy demonstrated significant reduction in pain, stiffness, and inflammation, along with marked improvement in shoulder mobility and daily activity performance. Progressive improvement was observed across all four phases, with better tolerance and compliance compared to conventional therapies. No major adverse effects were reported. Conclusion: SRDP based Ayurvedic therapy provides a holistic and effective approach in the management of frozen shoulder by addressing not only symptomatic relief but also the underlying metabolic and structural pathology. The staged protocol of detoxification, strengthening, root cause correction, and regeneration demonstrates promising potential as an integrative care model.