Question 1

what can cause neck muscle imbalance?

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Common: Neck muscle imbalance is quite common and often seen in people who spent most of their days sitting. Typically the posterior muscles become stretched and weak and the muscles in front (anterior) become short and tight. Rebalancing them is worthwhile. This can be done with a physical therapist and by doing exercises at home. I like yoga for this type of work as well.

Question 2

what causes a neck muscle pain?

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Many possibilities: Infections of the tonsils, throat, neck lymph nodes, or sinuses, can all cause sore throat, neck ache, and head ache. For some people, ear pressure or ear pain can also cause throat, neck, or head ache. A primary care doctor can check to see what the problem is. Non-infectious causes in a young adult include muscle strains, neck sprains, but less likely arthritis or spinal nerve/vertebra issues.

Question 3

been riding 3hrs/day 1.5hrs at a time for years in a truck that has headrests that push your head forward. i'm thinking that's caused or contributed to my straight neck and neck muscle pains. well, that along with looking down at a phone too much?

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: Life is multifactorial, but if you are constantly in an odd position it may contribute to chronic problems. Stretching and exercises may help

Question 4

docs, could a pulled neck muscle cause lump on your head?

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Neck: A pulled neck muscle can cause a lump at the base of your scull where the neck muscles insert, but not on top of your head where there are no muscles.

Question 5

can anxiety cause neck muscle pain ?

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Yes, it can.  Some: People tend to tense their shoulders, necks, jaws and head muscles in response to anxiety or stress.

Question 6

do neck muscle stiffness cause nerve compression of that area or nerve compression cause neck and shoulder muscle stiffness?

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Nerve first m later: Muscle stiffness does not affect nerve root compression but symptoms of  nerve compression- root, nerve can cause neck and shoulder sensory effects that you refer to as stiffness.

Muscles are innervated by nerves and have their own distribution of sensory patterns

Question 7

could shoulder atrophy cause neck muscle weakness?

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very unusual: They are likely related to a similar cause. The potential list of causes can range from; poor postural mechanics, nerve root dysfunction from the neck region, muscular dystrophy and even some types of arthritis.  It really warrants an evaluation from a specialist if you have not seen one yet.

Question 8

what could cause facial and neck muscle twitching right before going to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Myoclonic jerks: Muscle twitching as one is falling asleep is a normal physiological condition. Nothing to worry about.

Question 9

can tight/pulled neck muscle be cause of palpable movable supraclavicular right lymph node? shoulders and neck feels very tight i believe due to str

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Unlikely: Evaluating an enlarged supra-clavicular lymph node is not a trivial issue. Pulled muscle is an unlikely cause, if you have an enlarged node. It would prudent to consult your doctor.

Question 10

the area from the top/back of my right shoulder to the back right of my neck is swollen & the muscles there are tense. it causes a lot of pain. i used to have occassional muscle tension in my neck/shoulder/upper back, but now its more severe & common?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor.

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Docs, could a pulled neck muscle cause lump on your head?

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Do neck muscle stiffness cause nerve compression of that area or nerve compression cause neck and shoulder muscle stiffness?

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Could shoulder atrophy cause neck muscle weakness?

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What could cause facial and neck muscle twitching right before going to sleep?

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Can tight/pulled neck muscle be cause of palpable movable supraclavicular right lymph node? shoulders and neck feels very tight i believe due to str

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The area from the top/back of my right shoulder to the back right of my neck is swollen & the muscles there are tense. it causes a lot of pain. i used to have occassional muscle tension in my neck/shoulder/upper back, but now its more severe & common?

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