When 62, i fell, hit my head on the tub and had concussion. since, i have had neck pain. told i have arthritis. never had pain until this happened. is this normal?

Probably related: Your pain is very possibly related to your injury. It is hard to say without taking a history and examining you. If it is significant pain, or shooting pain it may be good to get checked out. If not significant you could try a massage or chiropractor.

Neck injury: Yes, acquired cervical spondylosis is common after head/neck trauma, and most commonly presents with neck pain. Physical therapy/rehab can help greatly. Also, ask your neurologist or physiatrist about oral +/- topical meds to help treat the pain. Nonmedical treatment = warm baths, massage, hot moist compress on neck 4x/day, stress reduction, sleep 8 hrs every night, quit smoking. Good luck!

Neck pain: It is not uncommon for an injury such as a fall to aggravate and bring out the symptoms of underlying osteoarthritis even if no symptoms had previously been noticed. Talk with your doctor about treatment options starting conservatively.

Neck pain: Knowing your age you definitely developed some arthritis in your cervical facet joints, when your fell you likely triggered it, so it became evident, you need and ray to confirm, see a chiropractor for adjustment but only once, if no help try pt and see a pain specialist, cervical epidural might be helpfull.