If you’re a person who does a desk job, chances are you all too familiar with neck and back pain. Sitting in front of the laptop all day can cause aching in the neck and shoulders all the way down to your back and can be remedied by being mindful of your posture, or setting up an ergonomic workstation at home or in the office.

However, if the pain you’re experiencing has persisted and refuses to go away, it might be a sign that you need to set an appointment with a neurosurgeon.…