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For both neck and shoulder pain movement, exercises may help. For cases in which nerve roots or the spinal cord are involved, surgical procedures may be necessary. Your doctor can tell you which is the best course of treatment for you.
See a physical therapist, chiropractor, or osteopathic doctor for this type of care. Ask your doctor if you can take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). Ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medicine can also help relieve pain. To treat chronic neck pain, your doctor may prescribe medicine to relax your neck muscles.