How to Tell if Shoulder Pain is a Rotator Cuff Tear or Bursitis?
1. Introduction A rotator cuff tear causes profound weakness when lifting the arm and sharp pain that worsens at night, often following a specific injury or chronic degeneration. Bursitis presents as a continuous, dull, localized ache accompanied by joint stiffness and pain upon direct pressure, usually without significant structural muscle weakness. Identifying the precise origin … Read more