What Does a Dislocated Shoulder or Separated Shoulder Feel Like?
Symptoms of a dislocated shoulder are: • Pain in the shoulder and upper arm that hurts more when you move the area. • Deformation of the shoulder — a bump in the front or back of your shoulder, depending on how the bone has been dislocated. Symptoms of a separated shoulder are: • Intense pain as soon as the injury occurs. • Tenderness of the shoulder and collarbone. • Swelling. • Bruising. • Deformed shoulder. To diagnose a separated shoulder or dislocated shoulder, your doctor will give you a thorough exam. You may need X-rays to rule out broken bones and other conditions.
