Hi,

I have this EXACT same problem. I'll be in no pain, and then once I have even the slightest bit of alcohol, my shoulders and neck feel as though someone is pressing down hard on them, it really hurts. Then after a little while, around 15/20 minutes the pain goes and I can carry on drinking with no issue. I've never been to a doctor about it. Have you had any luck or any idea as to what may be the cause now?

Thanks,

Hannah

I've done research on this before. I also suffer massive muscles pain in my shoulders, down my arms and in my stomach as I've got older too. It can be from just one drink. What I found out was 2 things. 1 your body is a having a slight allergy type reaction to alcohol when you first drink and then seem fine after. And 2 anxiety related alcoholism. When your body first drinks it go onto a sort of panic mode and causes your muscles to tense up and, your heart beat to raise and or stomach cramps or nausea. However this is not a medical proven and im not a doctor. So it dosent mean each individual is different and should ask professionals. My info is only things I found myself over the many hours hunting through over the years. 

I've done research on this before. I also suffer massive muscles pain in my shoulders, down my arms and in my stomach as I've got older too. It can be from just one drink. What I found out was 2 things. 1 your body is a having a slight allergy type reaction to alcohol when you first drink and then seem fine after. And 2 anxiety related alcoholism. When your body first drinks it go onto a sort of panic mode and causes your muscles to tense up and, your heart beat to raise and or stomach cramps or nausea. However this is not a medical proven and im not a doctor. So it dosent mean each individual is different and should ask professionals. My info is only things I found myself over the many hours hunting through over the years.