What are the symptoms of a torn rotator cuff?

Rotator cuff tear: Shoulder / upper arm pain and difficulty with raising the arm overhead are the most common symptoms.

Many: People experience numbness over the shoulder region as well. It gets confused with neck pain many times which is why you need a good examination by an experienced physician.

Pain at night: Shoulder pain associated with limited range of motion or ability to lift arm above the head or away from the side are characteristic. Also, night pain that keeps you up. You may find yourself sleeping in the upright position to alleviate the discomfort.

+/- Hx trauma,pain,: A fall on the side, pain on resisted ext. Rotation & abduction mri+ tells u the size. Can't reach upper shelves, shift car into the gears u need 2 push arm forward, reverse is especially hard, & no improvement. Need 2 c a shoulder specialist sooner then later.