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A 22-year-old female asked:

Aching trap muscle and shoulder pain that goes into neck and head, and down arm.both sides sometimes. could this be muscle,from pillow sleep positions?

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Dr. Philip Miller
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Family Medicine 49 years experience
Possible, but....: I would be more concerned about the possibility or cervicsl comprtession neuritis orr nerve root compression. Please consult an orthopedic expert.
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