Is Shoulder Pain Keeping You Up at Night?
Expert Shoulder & Elbow Care in Buffalo, New York
Dr. Matthew DiPaola, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Shoulder and Elbow Specialist
Shoulder & Elbow Specialist Focused on Lasting Relief and Recovery
Dr. Matthew DiPaola is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow care in NY. With experience treating thousands of patients, he offers solutions to relieve pain and restore mobility. As a faculty member at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, he is involved in research and education to advance treatment options.
Choosing a shoulder specialist means benefiting from expert care that helps pinpoint the root cause of pain and provides the most effective, proven treatment strategies. Schedule a consultation to explore the best path to recovery.






Shoulder Pain Disrupts Your Life—But Relief Is Possible
If you’re struggling with shoulder pain, simple tasks like lifting a gallon of milk, combing your hair, or reaching behind your back can feel impossible. But the most exhausting part? The loss of sleep.
Many people describe it as a sharp, stabbing pain that keeps them awake at night. In fact, 9 out of 10 people with serious shoulder conditions—such as arthritis, rotator cuff tears, tendinitis, or frozen shoulder—experience sleep disturbances that affect their overall health.
Lack of sleep due to shoulder pain can lead to:
- Chronic fatigue
- Loss of focus
- Mood swings
- Increased stress
- Metabolic issues
- Higher chance of injury

Persistent shoulder pain can take a toll on your daily life, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Safe, proven treatments exist to relieve shoulder pain and restore mobility. Dr. Matthew DiPaola helps patients every day find lasting solutions—so they can move freely and sleep comfortably again.
Get Safe, Proven Methods to End Your Shoulder Pain To Bet Better Sleep.
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••• What Our Patients Are Saying •••
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“It’s not often in my lifetime that such satisfaction was delivered by you and your team in addition to the hospital staff during my short staff for shoulder surgery… I rate you and your team at the top.”
Beverly B.
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“Before I had replacement of my shoulder, I had trouble brushing my hair and putting it in a ponytail. I could hardly reach for things. After surgery now I can do my hair no problem and reaching is better. Thank You.”
Janet D.
A shoulder specialist helps get to the root of your problem and develops a plan starting with your 1st visit.
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