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Originally Posted by maycat
I think I have had the kind of pain you are describing.
I do know it occurs everytime I do something that requires pushing forward with my arms--such as pushing a lawn mower. I can use a weed eater because this is a lifting motion, but not the mower.
I cannot do any type of push-up exercises.
Once the pain starts, it lasts for several days.
You might try to notice if certain activities affect how you feel.
This limiting certain activities, and excedrin pain reliever seems to work a lot of the time.
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Sounds to me like the nerves in your neck are being irritated and pain then radiates out. Arm and shoulder movements are a classic cause. The occipital nerve goes from the neck and around the head, and through that bump that gets so sore.
Try muscle relaxants with pain killers; see your GP about cervical arthritis.
I've had that pain for years and call it 'the beartrap.' Have just stated taking Mobic and have seen a dramatic improvement in just 5 days. No occipital pain in that time, so fingers crossed.