I am experiencing neck and shoulder pain from childhood. Why?

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I have reviewed your question and viewed your image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I am sorry you are experiencing chronic neck and shoulder pain. Based on the image, it is hard to tell what vertebrae this is. It could be C7 or T1. Does it hurt when you flex your neck? To fully answer your question, I have several questions of my own. Have you ever been to anyone for treatment? If so, what did they say about it? Also, what do you do for a living? Do you have a desk job where you type or sit all day? All of these questions are important for a proper diagnosis. It may be possible that you have something as simple as an upper crossed syndrome (UCS). UCS occurs when certain muscles are tight while others are loose. Basically, it is a muscle imbalance. If you were my patient, I would perform a chiropractic examination and would most likely recommend chiropractic adjustments and exercises. Since you are not my patient, I recommend that you go to a local chiropractor for treatment and proper care. Once they perform an examination, your chiropractor may want to order x-rays or other additional tests, but I would suspect that he or she will recommend a trial of care to see how you respond to it.