Pay attention to how your shoulder feels at rest and when you move it. [substeps] Joint separations are graded from mild (grade one) to severe (grade three).
[header] How to self diagnose a separated ac joint [title] Identify pain near your shoulder joint. [step] Pain or discomfort in your shoulder or in the area around it may indicate that you have a shoulder injury. You might notice pain at all times or just when you move or apply pressure to the affected area.