DRUMMER CAFE

here's my problem.
 i have had a pain in my neck for about 6 weeks no. it's gottin to the point where i do have a problem hanging on to the stick with my right hand, i went to a chiropractor twice and she couldn't help me much, i have an appointment with another one today, i have 2 gigs coming up his week end , my arm and shoulder are killing me, and affecting my playing. any thoughts?

Your normal doctor may be the best idea as they can refer you to the right specialist.  Surgery is a last resort for neck problems.
I have cervical spondylosis in my upper neck and for years suffered with secondary muscle strains and physio sessions which got too frequent and i was refered for an x ray. As a result i was given muscle relaxants and anti inflamatries which worked well. I didn't want to take these for the rest of my life and have weaned off those and surviving very well on natural remedies as well as management of what and how i do things ( taking it easy, or become a lazy b ).
My drumming has been much better as a result and i am playing loose as ever again.  

Find out your exact problem, insist on professional answers or change doctors.
Find a friendly solution, could be as simple as improving one's posture.
Best of luck to returning to the kit in comfort.

Are you doing any exercises, strengtheing the muscles opposite the tight muscles? Are you stretching to loosen up the tight muscles?

I have been recovering from a pinched nerve in my neck and yesterday I received my first chiropratic therapy. So far it seems to have helped and my pains are less severe. I go back for another treatment on Saturday. This seems to be better than just taking a bunch of pills and waiting. Overall the pain has been getting less sharp and becoming more like aches but even though they are less painful it wears me down because they are constant. Nightime is the worst. I hope this therapy will help me recover faster.

here's what you need to do, bro:   go to a neurologist and have an emg, etc. done.

at least its just your right arm.  i'm dealing with both right now.