A member asked:

Can sternocleidomastoid tension cause tongue, jaw, ear and swallowing discomfort (feels like lump in throat). causes and at home treatment?

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Yes it's possible: While issues with the scm muscle can cause those symptoms, it would be a rare cause. If it is the cause then treating it like an arthritis issue will help: nsaids, heating pad. Other possible causes of similar symptoms include throat based issues like tonsil inflammation or pharyngitis.

Answered 2/20/2015

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