I'm really hoping someone may have experienced something similar to me and can offer some kind of solution. I have been suffering with neck and shoulder problems for over 8 years now. I have been treated by 5 different chiropractors on an almost monthly basis and I am still in pain. I have even given up work now hoping that taking it easier would help but it hasn't. I have tried exercising, not exercising, yoga, swimming, physio etc. Nothing makes a difference long term. I am only 32 so I really don't want to take painkillers/anti inflammatories for the rest of my life. I had x rays taken a few years ago but they didn't show anything nasty. I know lots of people suffer and put up with far worse medical conditions but being in chronic mild pain 5 out of 7 days a week is really starting to get me down.
I feel for you. I have similar problem as you and have been suffering for about 6 years. Did my x-rays & MRI both not showing any cause for the pain. Spent couple of years with Osteopath, physios, acupuncturists all of them did provide relief for a short length of time only. What helped me immensely was getting a personal trainer and strengthening the weak muscles in my neck and shoulder. Still have relapses with the pain but its not as bad as before. My pain is still there but so far this is what seems to work for me. There are days the pain just gets me into depression. Hope you find what works for you.
