You should see an orthopedic surgeon or sports medicine doctor if pain from a rotator cuff injury is affecting your daily life, waking you up from sleep or reducing your range of motion. Make an appointment to see a doctor if: your shoulder hurts when you do the same activity over and over; you experience a loss in range of motion; shoulder pain awakens you from sleep; shoulder pain is accompanied by swelling, redness, or tenderness around the joint.