Hello, Neck muscles can be strained from poor posture whether it's leaning over your computer or hunching over your workbench. Osteoarthritis also is a common cause of neck pain. rays can reveal areas in your neck where your nerves or spinal cord might be pinched by bone spurs or other degenerative changes. Over-the-counter pain relievers. applying cold, such as an ice pack or ice wrapped in a towel, Home exercises can help you. Consult orthopedic doctor with x Ray.