For some injuries, it’s easy to tell the difference between something serious that requires a doctor’s attention and something minor that, with the proper procedures, will heal on its own. A shoulder injury, however, is more elusive. You may not be able to tell at the exact moment that the injury occurs which category it will fall into. You may think that the pain you’re feeling is no big deal, but you might have actually caused serious shoulder damage. North Shore Shoulder is an orthopedic doctor’s office specializing in shoulder care, and they want you to know these shoulder injury warning signs.

Swelling: It can be easy to tell if something is swollen, but when it comes to shoulders, swelling may not be as obvious as it is on a finger or