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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.
2. Heat â Heat treatment can be used alternately with cold applications to help relax the pulled muscles and tendons which are causing your neck pain. To apply heat to the affected area on your neck try using a hot water bottle, heating pad or apply one of the many heat rub creams available in your local drug store.