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Effective treatment. Neck pain is rarely a symptom of a more serious problem and can usually be relieved by taking simple steps at home. Painkillers from the pharmacy are often the best way to treat neck pain, taken orally or applied directly to the site of pain.
Frozen shoulder can usually be diagnosed through a physical exam, but your physician may also order X-rays or additional tests to rule out other causes of your shoulder pain or limited motion. Treatment for frozen shoulder usually includes physical therapy to increase motion and anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain. If this combination does not improve the condition or pain, the next line of treatment includes oral steroids and/or cortisone injections. Surgery is usually reserved for ...