Neck and shoulder pain is usually the result of strains and sprains from overexertion or bad posture. Over months or years of improper posture, excessive strain on the neck may lead to wear and tear or spinal degeneration.
Apart from this, a wide variety of neck and shoulder conditions may arise from traumatic injury, whiplash or sports injury. Neck pain may arise in numerous ways and manifest in more serious conditions like headaches, dizziness and neurological symptoms.