RJ Hamster
Neck or shoulder? How to tell where pain starts
Is it shoulder pain or neck pain?
Maybe you feel a tight spot in your upper back, a twinge where your neck meets your shoulder or a sharp pain when you move your arm. If you’ve ever felt discomfort in your upper back, shoulder or arm, you may have wondered whether the pain is coming from your shoulder or your neck.
The truth is it can be hard to tell. Nerves and muscles connect these areas, and pain in one area can sometimes show up in the other.
Understanding where your pain starts can help you get the right treatment more quickly. Learn how to tell the difference between neck and shoulder pain and when it’s time to see a specialist.Learn More
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Is it shoulder pain or neck pain?
Maybe you feel a tight spot in your upper back, a twinge where your neck meets your shoulder or a sharp pain when you move your arm. If you’ve ever felt discomfort in your upper back, shoulder or arm, you may have wondered whether the pain is coming from your shoulder or your neck.
The truth is it can be hard to tell. Nerves and muscles connect these areas, and pain in one area can sometimes show up in the other.
Understanding where your pain starts can help you get the right treatment more quickly. Learn how to tell the difference between neck and shoulder pain and when it’s time to see a specialist.Learn More
Stay active at every age
Staying active is an important part of your health and independence. At Banner Health, our sports medicine experts treat a wide range of conditions, from golf and tennis injuries to the everyday aches that keep you from gardening, walking or spending time with your loved ones.
We’ll build a personalized care plan to help you stay strong, mobile and able to do the activities you enjoy.Get Started
Find a Doctor
Schedule an appointment online
Find a Location
Search for care near you
Download the Banner Health app today
• Easily access your medical information and manage your care
• See doctors’ notes and securely message most providers
• Schedule appointments
• Check your symptoms
• Renew medications and much moreDownload on the Apple App StoreDownload on Google Play
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