Why does my neck pain travel into my shoulder or arm? This was something I didn't realize could be related to a nerve in the neck. Cervical radiculopathy happens when a nerve root in the neck becomes compressed or irritated. Symptoms can include pain traveling into the shoulder or arm, along with numbness, tingling, or weakness. When neck and arm symptoms happen together, understanding the source matters. https://www.atlasneurosurgery.com/services/cervical-radiculopathy/