The REAL Cause of Neck & Shoulder Pain

The REAL Cause of Neck & Shoulder Pain

From Dr. Eric Berg DC by Dr.Berg

May 9, 2026 · 9 min

About this episode

This episode explores the connection between neck and shoulder pain and the liver or gallbladder, emphasizing the concept of referred pain.

If you’re experiencing unexplained neck pain, shoulder pain, or upper back pain issues, it could be referred pain from your liver or gallbladder. Discover the connection between your gallbladder and shoulder pain. Find out if you’re dealing with referred pain and what to do about it. Watch this episode next: Reset Your Body in 5 Days (With Zero Food) 0:00 Introduction: Your neck pain is not spine-related! 0:47 Gallbladder, liver, and neck pain connection 2:30 What causes neck pain? 3:30 How to get rid of chronic neck pain and shoulder pain 4:06 How to determine if you have referred pain Eliminate junk food with the FREE Dr. Berg Junk Food Meter app: https://drbrg.co/457AcIO Apple Download: https://drbrg.co/4l8Wtw4 Android Download: https://drbrg.co/4lMZyCQ Discover nutrient-dense foods that support liver and gallbladder health here: https://drbrg.co/45kPiMh Try these 5 strategies to cut ultra-processed foods: https://drbrg.co/4f9yYS6 Your neck pain might not be spine-related. Your gallbladder is a small sac that hangs beneath your rib cage and connects to the small intestine and liver. When you eat, the gallbladder releases bile into the small intestine to help you break down…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Eric Berg DC

Topics covered

  • neck pain
  • shoulder pain
  • gallbladder
  • liver health
  • referred pain

Keywords

  • neck pain
  • shoulder pain
  • gallbladder
  • liver
  • referred pain
  • chronic pain
  • bile
  • gallstones

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Organizations: Dr. Berg

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