I have constant sharp pain on the left side of my neck. xrays show degenerative discs? c6-c7? doctor said osteoarthritis, which he also diagnosed on my tail bone. all of a sudden i can't sit for longer than ten min and my neck is in constant pain. i'm 42

Nerve compression: you need a cervical MRI . The deteriorated. Disc could be prssing on a nerve that supplies sensation to theside of your neck. Osteoarthritis can also cause inflammation of tissues in the area. That may be causing the tailbone pain. You may need anti inflammatory meds. See a doc for a comprehensive evaluation including blood tests.