Shoulder and Neck Pain Treatment

Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on March 15, 2024
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See a doctor or go to a hospital emergency room if:

  • Apply dry or moist heat.
  • If the area is inflamed, apply ice for 20 minutes 4 to 8 times a day.
  • The affected area should not be used for a day or two.
  • Normal activities should be gradually resumed.
  • The person should see a doctor if pain doesn't get better or worsens.
  • The person may need an X-ray or CT scan depending on the symptoms or an MRI to determine whether the person has a herniated disc or other nerve compression.