Friend says it's 'very much in play.' Tiger Woods sat out the Masters this year, aborting his comeback from the back problems that have dogged him for years now. But now comes word from one of Woods' good friends and unofficial spokesmen that he could be back for the next major in June.
1 Degenerative disc disease in the neck (cervical spondylosis) can cause local neck pain or radiating pain from disc herniation, causing pinching of nerves (cervical radiculopathy). 2  Abnormal conditions involving the spinal cord, heart, lungs, and some abdominal organs also can cause neck and shoulder pain. This can also cause muscle spasms in the neck and shoulder areas. 2  Tendonitis: The tendons connect the muscles to the bones. 3  With strain, the tendons can become swollen and cause pain. 4  This is also referred to as tendinitis. 5  Gallbladder disease: This can cause a pain referred to the right shoulder.
Most shoulder pain originates from injury to the soft tissues of the shoulder, but in some cases, especially when you experience both neck and shoulder pain, cervical disk disease or a problem with the bones or nerves in your neck may be the source of your problem. In some cases, meningitis can also cause pain and stiffness in the shoulders. 2  Previous neck injury. 3  A past injury or trauma to your neck can result in lasting damage that affects the nerves leading to your shoulder, causing shoulder pain.