I am not sure what type of doctor I would need to see about this problem I am 55 and have never had back or neck problems but for about two weeks have had great discomfort in both my neck and shoulder it seems almost like a tense knot at the very back of my neck. The shoulder pain has subsided but the neck pain will ease for abit and then right back at it. i almost feel pressure in my throat when i press on the tight spot in my neck. at first i thought it had to do with a new mattress i had purchased but not thinking that any longer