12/11/2025
Did you know smoking can damage more than your lungs and bones? It can seriously affect your shoulder too. https://drmatthewdipaola.com/smoking-is-bad-for-your-shoulder-too/
New research continues to show that smokers develop more severe rotator cuff problems, larger tears, and faster degeneration as they age. Smoking restricts blood flow to the tendons and even stiffens the tissue itself—making shoulder pain and injury much more likely.
If you’re noticing shoulder pain or struggling to lift your arm overhead, this is worth a closer look.
