shoulder arm pain in men symptoms
Symptoms. Rotator cuff pain commonly causes local swelling and tenderness in the front of the shoulder. You may have pain and stiffness when you lift your arm. There may also be pain when the arm is lowered from an elevated position. Beginning symptoms may be mild. Patients frequently do not seek treatment at an early stage. These symptoms may include: 1  Minor pain that is present both with activity and at rest. 2  Pain radiating from the front of the shoulder to the side of the arm. 3  Sudden pain with lifting and reaching movements. 4  Athletes in overhead sports may have pain when throwing or serving a tennis ball.