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Any reason why i feel pressure on the back of my head on the left side near the ear? i feel it every time i flex my abs or if i push like im going #2?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Asymetric muscle pa: You must have caused strain of the muscle involve by other activity. ( sternocledomastoid ).

Answered 12/18/2013

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