Shoulder replacement isn't typically the first line of defense, but it becomes a crucial option when joint damage is severe.

While hip replacements and knee replacements often dominate the conversation around joint health, shoulder replacements are quietly becoming more common. In 2022, 193,500 Americans chose to get ...

This story first appeared in Healthy You - July 2025, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication. Arthritis in the shoulder can cause debilitating pain and limit your quality of life and ability to do ...

Your shoulders are ball-and-socket joints that get a lot of use, particularly if you have a job that includes a lot of physical activity like farming. When they are not working quite right, pain shows ...