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Protecting the Shoulder Joint from Injury Helps to Avoid Neck Pain

By Anne Asher, About.com

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The Shoulder Joint is Related to the Neck.

The shoulder joint and the neck are both a part of the upper body. The shoulder joint is located very near the neck. Because the musculoskeletal system works in a chain reaction fashion, protecting the shoulder joint from injury will assist or enable the neck to remain pain free.

Index: Protecting the Shoulder Joint from Injury Helps to Avoid Neck Pain

  1. The Shoulder Joint is Related to the Neck.
  2. Muscles Work in Pairs
  3. Imbalanced Shoulder Muscle Groups Can Lead to Upper Back and Neck Pain
  4. Stability of the Shoulder Joint

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