Identifying Signs of Shoulder Arthritis

Managing shoulder arthritis is easier if your doctor diagnoses the condition correctly and early.

 The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these symptoms:

• Pain in the shoulder that gets worse with activity and continues to worsen over time.
• Pain in the back of the shoulder that feels like a deep ache in the joint. It also tends to worsen with weather changes.
• Pain at the top of the shoulder that may extend to the neck.
• Pain throughout the entire shoulder.
• Reduced range of motion in the shoulder.
• A snapping, clicking or grinding sound when you move the shoulder.