HI WELCOME TO HCM I can understand your concern regarding pain and pressure in neck Dear, it is very common problem occuring due to wrong posture , some throat problem , swollen tonsils or some ear infection . As all parts of our body are connected and work as a unit , infection in one part infects all connected parts and make you feel miserable . In general, lymph nodes become swollen when they are active either due to an infection, inflammation The most common cause of swollen lymph nodes is viral of upper respiratory infections such as the common cold. Some conditions can also disrupt the communication between the sensory systems in the body (such as the eyes, inner ears, sensory nerves) and the brain. . In fact,Your body is always fighting something -- an infection, a toxin, an allergen, a food or the stress response -- and somehow it redirects its hostile attack on your joints, your brain, your thyroid, your gut, your skin,your kidneys or sometimes your whole body It weakens your immune system. You have fewer white blood cells in circulation to fight off germs. This leaves you susceptible to infections. Your immune system is your defense against invaders . But when the immune system becomes weak,due to fauly food habits and deraileled life style , and frequent sufferings , disease cells can grow out of control , the disease overpowers . Here you have to work to strengthen your immune system by following a certain regimen by regular exercise specially neck rotation ,walk ,yoga ,pranayam deep breething to strengthen your immune system . Include essential nutrients in your diet --FIBER RICH , LOW SALT - LOW FAT DIET ,fruit ,green veges ginger , garlic to balance Air factor-- Vayu Dosh -- in our body , vitamins and minerals in natural form -, coconut water , , nuts , almonds , and supplements full of antioxidants as Aloe vera juice + Amla juice 2 spoons , Lemon juice with water and a pinch of salt and black pepper gives immidiate relief . Fish oil and flax seeds for Omega 3 and Turmeric powder + Almond oil is very important for our sound mental and physical health and strengthen immune response naturally Apply heat pad on affected part , Do slow range-of-motion exercises, up and down, side to side, and from ear to ear. This helps to gently stretch the neck muscles. Have gently massage with Olive oil oe sesame oil before heat pack application . Take Homeopathic chamomilla 30 / 2 drops in a cup of warm water/ twice a day for instant relief . Repeat if required . Hope this helps solves your query .Take care .All the best .Get well soon Don t hesitate to get back if have any further query .