Neck pain and arm numbness when I tilt my head

[Karen822]

I am trying to figure out the pain I am having in my neck/shoulder. I have constant pain in my shoulder blade and on top of that, I have pain that radiates from the base of my skull, down my neck and into my arm. I also have a tight pain (as if something is tearing) in my upper arm when I tilt my head backwards.
Any ideas?

[mms556]

I would go to an ortho with an x ray, chacking for stenosis (C5-6) in the spinal bones. You may need some physio as well. No need to panic

[Karen822]

Thanks for the input, that is what I thought it was....I have an appt on Monday to get it checked. I have had some issues with my neck a few years ago from a car accident (herniated disc, can't recall which one) The discs weren't in too great a shape back then.
Thanks again!

[bigkev414]

Me too, same as Kalvin. Have your cervical spine X rayed to see if there's any disc degeneration.

[Kalvin]

Sounds like a pinched nerve in the neck, your pain's following the path of the nerve. Unfortunately I have 1st hand experience with this, Do you have any history of neck pain or neck problems?