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I have a painful gland in the back of my neck, stiffness when i turn my head and corresponding shoulder pain. ideas?

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Dr. Craig Morton answered

See below: Neck pain with stiffness usually comes from degenerative changes to the disc or joints. The pain can commonly refer to the head, shoulders, or even shoulder blade. If there is a "pinched nerve" in the neck this can also lead to shoulder blade pain.

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Answered 6/21/2018

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A member asked:

I have a painful gland in the back of my neck, stiffness when i turn my head and corresponding shoulder pain. ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Morton answered

Dr Bowen agreed

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