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Can Putting Strain On The Neck Cause Pain Behind The Ear?
Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with tendonitis and was given a cortisone shot in the upper shoulder muscle and advised to wear a shoulder sling for 3 days and am now wearing tennis elbow strap. I have been experiencing some throbbing pain in the left lower side of my head behind the ear area and was wondering if this is maybe related to putting strain on the neck through the sling?
Yes, the pressure applied over the neck region is common and this may lead to muscle spasm which can cause the pain in the muscle of the neck. Loosening the strap and doing some hot water fermentation for neck will reduce the pain.
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Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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Can Putting Strain On The Neck Cause Pain Behind The Ear?
Hello, Yes, the pressure applied over the neck region is common and this may lead to muscle spasm which can cause the pain in the muscle of the neck. Loosening the strap and doing some hot water fermentation for neck will reduce the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist