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What can neck pain be a symptom of? i have had neck pain radiating to my shoulder for nearly a week.

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Dr. Jeffrey Oppenheimer answered

Pinched nerve: Disc herniation in neck can give neck pain and shoulder pain. The shoulder pain is a manifestation of a pinched nerve.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Kris Siemionow answered

Nerve compression : Most commonly its a muscle strain. But it can also be a symptom of nerve compression in the neck that radiates to the shoulder. This is worth getting checked out.

Answered 3/26/2013

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What can neck pain be a symptom of? i have had neck pain radiating to my shoulder for nearly a week.

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