Where do you feel pain if you have a torn rotator cuff?

Typically, you will feel pain in the front of your shoulder that radiates down the side of your arm. It may be present with overhead activities such as lifting or reaching. You may feel pain when you try to sleep on the affected side.

Can you feel a rotator cuff tear immediately?

It’s common to feel locking, catching, and even popping sensations in your shoulder. Other frequently reported symptoms include shoulder stiffness, reduced range of motion, swelling, and tenderness. Rotator cuff tears can happen immediately after a traumatic event, like after a fall, and symptoms can be immediate.

What are the symptoms of a complete rotator cuff tear?

What are the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear?

• Recurrent pain, especially with certain activities.
• Pain that prevents you from sleeping on your injured side.
• Grating or cracking sounds when moving your arm.
• Limited ability to move your arm.
• Muscle weakness.

Will rotator cuff injury heal itself?

No, rotator cuff tears cannot heal themselves, but not all tears require surgery.

Does a torn rotator cuff hurt all the time?

Your rotator cuff allows you to move your shoulders, but overuse can cause muscle strain or a tear. Rotator cuff injuries range in severity, but they almost always cause pain.

Can I still move my arm if I tore my rotator cuff?

Rotator cuff tears cause pain and weakness in the affected shoulder. In some cases, a rotator cuff may tear only partially. The shoulder may be painful, but you can still move the arm in a normal range of motion.

Does torn rotator cuff hurt all the time?

What happens to untreated rotator cuff tear?

If left untreated, a rotator cuff tear can severely restrict function and range of motion. The tears can also increase over time. This may cause partial rotator cuff tears to progress to total tears.