Shoulder Arthritis: Why It Hurts to Lift or Reach and How to Find Lasting Relief

When Shoulder Pain Limits Your Movement

Do you feel pain when you reach overhead, buckle your seatbelt, or lift something off a shelf?
If your shoulder feels stiff, clicks when you move it, or aches at night, you may be dealing with shoulder arthritis, one of the most common causes of pain and restricted motion in adults over 50.

The good news? You don’t have to live with it, and you don’t have to jump straight to surgery.

What Is Shoulder Arthritis?

Shoulder arthritis happens when the cartilage inside your shoulder joint wears down over time.
Cartilage acts like a cushion that allows your bones to glide smoothly. As it thins or breaks down, bones rub together causing pain, inflammation, and stiffness.

Over time, this wear can make even simple movements like brushing your hair or getting dressed painful.

The Most Common Signs of Shoulder Arthritis

• Pain when lifting or rotating your arm
• Stiffness, especially in the morning or after inactivity
• Clicking, grinding, or popping sounds with movement
• Weakness when lifting objects
• Pain that worsens at night or disturbs sleep

If you’ve noticed these symptoms, early treatment can help prevent further joint damage.

Why It Hurts — and Why It Keeps Coming Back

Arthritis pain is caused by inflammation and friction inside the joint. When cartilage wears away, the body produces inflammation to protect the area but that inflammation becomes chronic.

This constant irritation can spread to surrounding tendons and muscles, creating a cycle of pain, weakness, and limited motion.

Why Injections or Pain Pills Aren’t a Long-Term Solution

While cortisone injections and medications may dull the pain temporarily, they don’t restore cartilage or stop inflammation at its source.
Over time, repeated cortisone shots can actually weaken the joint and delay healing.

The goal isn’t just to mask pain it’s to help your shoulder move and function normally again.

A Natural, Non-Surgical Path to Relief

At Buffalo Arthritis & Joint Pain Center, we focus on helping your shoulder heal naturally through non-surgical, drug-free treatments designed to reduce inflammation and improve function.

Our approach helps to:

• Decrease inflammation inside the joint
• Improve circulation and tissue repair
• Restore smoother, pain-free motion
• Support long-term joint health

Many patients experience noticeable improvement in shoulder movement and strength after just a few sessions.

Daily Tips to Keep Your Shoulders Flexible

✅ Stretch daily — slow, gentle movements improve mobility.
🏋️ Strengthen supporting muscles — focus on light resistance exercises for the rotator cuff.
🧘 Maintain posture — sitting tall keeps pressure off the shoulder joint.
🧊 Use ice after activity — helps calm inflammation and prevent flare-ups.
🥗 Eat anti-inflammatory foods — like fatty fish, turmeric, and leafy greens.

These small habits help reduce tension and keep your shoulder flexible.

Get Back to Reaching, Lifting, and Moving Comfortably

If shoulder stiffness or pain is limiting your movement, it’s time to take action.
You can reduce pain, restore function, and move freely again without surgery or injections.

👉 Schedule your consultation today at www.painreliefbajc.com
and find out how our natural, non-surgical shoulder treatments can help you regain motion and live pain-free.

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