Protecting the Shoulder Joint from Injury Helps to Avoid Neck Pain
By Anne Asher, About.com Guide
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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.
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- The Shoulder Joint is Related to the Neck.
- Muscles Work in Pairs
- Imbalanced Shoulder Muscle Groups Can Lead to Upper Back and Neck Pain
- Stability of the Shoulder Joint
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