Pain in the neck and shoulders not only disrupts everyday activities, but it can be a sign of a more serious problem. We take all pain seriously, especially neck and shoulder pain.
Common cause of neck pain include:
- Injury
- Infections
- Arthritis
- Degenerative disorders
- Disease
- Tumors
- Sleeping in wrong position
- Poor posture
- Repetitive Motion
- Holding head in unusual position
- Whiplash
- Nerve root impingement
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Scoliosis
- Spinal fractures
- Spinal stenosis
- Dislocated shoulders
- Instability or looseness in neck and shoulders
- Arm or collarbone fractures
It is important to get any type of neck or shoulder pain evaluated as soon as possible. Common symptoms of neck pain include:
- Stiffness or loss of flexibility
- Sharp pain
- Headaches
- Muscle spasms
- General soreness
- Trouble gripping or lifting objects
- Radiating pain that can include the shoulders and arms
Neck pain treatment options include:
