We all know that drinking water has many general health benefits. But this may sound strange advice,  drinking more water can actually help to reduce shoulder and neck pain.

Lactic acid builds up in stressed muscles even if you don't feel the strain. Water will help flush the build-up of lactic acid out of your system helping to prevent shoulder and neck pain.

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Whiplash happens in accident like car crashes, sports injuries or when someone is suddenly thrown.

Symptoms of whiplash can include stiffness, specifically in the neck and at the back of the head, and headaches. Usually these signs appear after the accident happen or within a few days to two weeks.

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If you suffer with back pain you should come along to The Back Show 2009, at London's Earls Court this weekend.

Many people with shoulder pain also suffer from back pain. So if you're a back pain sufferer don't miss this year's Back Show.

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Shoulder pain and back pain can be avoided in many cases through exercise and maintaining your weight.  You don’t have to train for the Olympics, but your workout does need to get your heart pumping and your blood moving.  It cannot be a simple stroll around the park.  So, grab an exercise video,  jump on the stairmaster, or head outside.

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My video on back pain is currently ranked as the number 1 most watched video on the NHS Direct Website. With 145,000 views, my back pain video is more than four times more popular than any other video.

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