What could be the reason for persistent neck and back pain?

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I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below.

The cervical spine x-ray AP (anteroposterior) and lateral views show the following.

1) There is straightening of the neck spine.

2) The alignment of the cervical spine is normal.

3) Mild early degenerative changes are noted in the vertebral bodies of the cervical spine.

4) Intervertebral disc spaces are normal in appearance except a minimal suspicious decrease in disc height C 3-C 4 disc level anteriorly.

5) There is a small bridging osteophyte at C3 anterosuperiorly vs limbus vertebra (rare possibility). This is not a serious concern.

6) Pre-vertebral soft tissues are normal.

Impression: There is a possibility of neck muscle spasm and early degenerative changes in the neck spine.

Left shoulder x-ray AP view shows normal shoulder joint.

1) The bones are aligned normally and left shoulder joint space is maintained.

2) The scapula, lateral end of clavicle and head of humerus on the left side are normal.

I hope your query is answered.