May 8, 2009, Newsletter Issue #8: Shoulder Injuries Often Affect the Neck

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The shoulder joint and the neck are both very supporting pieces of the upper body. Since the entire musculoskeletal system operates in unison, the joints located in the upper body have a significant bearing on one another. In particular, the shoulder and neck work especially closely because of their relation within the spine. To stabilize one another, the two joints share complementing muscles within their structure. As a result, injury which occurs in the shoulder is greatly impactive upon the neck. If an injury occurs in the shoulder, neck pain will probably be part of the package.

Neck pain causes vary, but pain of this sort will normally be accompanied by pain in the shoulder and surrounding area. When the shoulder is rotated, patients may notice simultaneous symptoms of neck pain. When this happens, pain may also occur in the shoulder, chest, and/or upper back areas. Symptoms of shoulder-caused neck pain include:

Stiffness of joints SwellingNumbness or tingling Bruising, pain, or other signs of injury If you are experiencing these symptoms, get proper medical care from a professional. To prevent further injury, you must take certain precautionary measures to protect both the shoulder and neck.

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