I went in to see my general doctor a week ago after sustaining a shoulder injury 1 week prior. X-rays showed a shoulder separation and was told to immobilize it (which is actually more painful) and referred out to ortho. Ended up seeing the new young doctor in the practice who never acknowledged the separation, didn't look at the x-rays because they were taking a long time to load on the computer and spoke only about rotator cuff damage and dislocation which was not evident from the exam. I went through a partial rotator cuff tear on my other shoulder 10 years ago and the pain is not similar and did not have the constant popping with movement. The doctor wants me to do six weeks of physical therapy and follow up from there. I am in a considerable amount of pain (only end up sleeping a couple hours a night because of it). Unsure if getting a second opinion is best next step.