Question 1

soft tissue in shoulder near neck?

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Guess that mass : Statistically a lipoma, but your doctor may find this to be something else after its examined. Good luck.

Question 2

how do i release shoulder neck tension?

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Massage, yoga, supps: Many people develop tension in the neck & shoulder in response to stress, poor posture etc. A good massage can help, as can acupressure & doing yoga.Magnesium & b complex can help, as can herbs like valerian, passionflower & kava.For preventing this from recurring practice stress-reduction techniques like meditation & exercise.See http://stress.About.Com/od/generaltechniques/tp/toptensionacts.Htm.

Question 3

i have a pain in my shoulder around my neck?

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Shoulder,neck pain: The problem may be a pinched nerve in your neck with pain radiating toward the shoulder. If the pain is affected by neck motion rather than by shoulder maneuvers, it favors that diagnosis. If pain is mostly on arm,shoulder motions tendonitis of the shoulder is likely. Your physician or orthopedic surgeon can evaluate and advise you as needed.

Question 4

what can i do to reduce neck and shoulder tension?

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Exercise and massage: Life style changes cause tensions.
See a physical therapist for an exercise and massage program.

Question 5

problem with neck and shoulder that's affecting my balance?

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See Dr: Balance issues can be tough to deal with and you want to assure you do not fall and injure yourself.  See a dr. for an eval and get the issue resolved. Best wishes.

Question 6

having pain in my shoulder and neck nothing is relieving the pain?

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Exam required: you must be examined and will require imaging: either x-ray and/or MRI of the cervical spine.

Question 7

hurts to turn my neck all the way to the right pain goes down my shoulder?

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Cervical strain: Sound like you strained your right para-cervical muscles.  Possibly from sleeping wrong or injury or heavy lifting.  When these muscles are tense they can compress nerves that exit the neck to your shoulder and arm, causing radiating pain down shoulder.  I recommend taking ibuprofen or naproxen, moist heat and a cervical pillow, along with neck massage,  Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.

Question 8

should i be concerned if my friend has had pains in her shoulder and neck what would cause this?

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Neck ; Shoulder Pain: Neck and shoulder pain can be caused by many things. The most common causes are shoulder problems such as tendonitis or rotator cuff tears. Neck pain is most commonly due to simple strains but can also be caused by bone spurs or herniated discs, which can also pinch nerves in the neck causing the pain to travel to the shoulder.

Question 9

good day i have a large pain in the bottom right of my neck it is also affecting my shoulder area?

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Back pain : To understand this you would need an in-person examination. In most cases, it is a muscle strain

Question 10

shattered shoulder 5 months ago having serious pain both shoulders could of there been injury to neck or back

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Yes: Sounds like you had a high energy injury.  The shoulder girdle is surrounded by a rich network of nerves and many patients can have neck, spine, and nerve damage at the same time.  Have a detailed evaluation with your doctor.

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