Shrugging of the shoulders causes neck pain and shoulder pain for our patients in Wayzata, Plymouth MN, and Minnetonka.

I’ve noticed that subconsciously in the winter, people shrug their shoulders when they’re outside due to the cold weather. When they get inside, their shoulders are often still shrugged. If this is you, please make a conscious effort to drop your shoulders down. And if you are one that shrugs your shoulders during the day when you are at the computer, or are stressed, please consciously remember to lower your shoulders. Shrugging of the shoulders for a prolonged duration can do a lot to cause neck pain and shoulder pain.