5. Prolonged pain
Let us start by saying that there are many things that could cause chronic pain. From arthritis to diabetes, a whole slew of conditions could lead to long-term pain. That said, if you notice prolonged pain that is specific to your rotator cuff area then it might be torn.
If you find that the pain is long-term but only present when you exert pressure on your shoulder then it could be a torn rotator cuff. Many people ignore pain thinking that it’s just fatigue, but getting chronic pain checked out with your doctor is the best way to diagnose any issues early on and make treatment more effective.
That said, if you find that the pain is more spread out as opposed to being localized, there might be a different cause than a torn cuff. Either way, you should always get long-term pain checked out so you can treat any issues that might be present — cuff-related or not.