Shoulder and Neck Pain (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Shoulder and Neck Pain Overview
- Shoulder and Neck Pain Causes
- Shoulder and Neck Pain Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Shoulder and Neck Pain Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Shoulder and Neck Pain - Causes and Outcome
Outlook
Because most neck and shoulder pain is caused by sprains and strains, you can expect a full recovery or to recover with minor limitations on your activities.
Some conditions require hospitalization, surgical repair, physical therapy, or other rehabilitative measures. The extent of recovery may be complete or limited. Some conditions can be recurrent or persistent; thus, you should have a treatment plan to learn how to deal with and adapt to any limitations.
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Shoulder and Neck Pain - Causes and Outcome
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