What are the main signs of rotator cuff injury?

Rotator Cuff Injuries

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint and allow proper functioning.

Signs of a rotator cuff injury include:

- Pain: Pain in the shoulder that worsens with movement, lifting, or reaching.

- Weakness: Weakness in the arm or shoulder, particularly when trying to raise the arm or rotate it outwardly.

- Reduced Range of Motion: Difficulty raising the arm overhead, reaching behind the back, or rotating the arm outward.

- Tenderness: Tenderness or soreness over the shoulder joint or the outside of the upper arm.

- Swelling: Swelling or bruising around the shoulder joint.

- Grating or Popping Sensation: Sometimes, there may be a grating or popping sensation when moving the arm.

- Pain at night: Pain may worsen when lying on the affected shoulder at night.

- Difficulty reaching behind: Difficulty reaching behind the back or overhead.