Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain and swelling in both shoulders.

Scientists are continually looking at new treatments for shoulder arthritis, particularly those that are less invasive. This includes stem cell therapy and cooled radiofrequency ablation. Arthritis ...

Many people have shoulder pain at some point. Usually, it goes away after a while. But when shoulder pain sticks around, it can indicate a more serious issue, like arthritis. Although conservative ...

Frozen shoulder affects the lining of your shoulder joint. This lining is called the shoulder capsule. In frozen shoulder, the shoulder capsule swells and thickens. This causes severe pain and ...

If you’ve ever suffered from a “frozen shoulder,” you know firsthand how debilitating it can be. The shoulder pain and stiffness make it hard to reach into cabinets, fasten a seatbelt, or even sleep ...

Having arthritis can often feel like you need a shoulder to lean on, especially if it’s your shoulder that hurts. Each shoulder contains a joint supported by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Arthritis ...

Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder joints. Performing strengthening and stretching exercises regularly can help relieve the symptoms of shoulder arthritis. Arthritis ...

Frozen shoulder is a painful and progressively limiting condition that affects the shoulder joint capsule. Tom Miller, MD, talks with orthopedic surgeon Bob Burks, MD, about how to recognize the ...

Whether throwing a disc golf, paddling a standup paddleboard, or lifting heavy boxes, we rely on the shoulders for a number of summer activities. The shoulder has a wide range of motion making it the ...

One of the first signs of a frozen shoulder is a dull, aching pain in the outer shoulder. The four stages of a frozen shoulder are prefreezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. Simple stretches and ...

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) doesn’t just appear overnight; it typically progresses through four distinct stages, ...

Carrying bags on one shoulder can lead to muscle imbalances, postural changes, and increased risk of shoulder arthritis. Research highlights how this habit overworks certain muscles, causing fatigue ...