A member asked:

If the back of my head hurts and my neck aches when i turn it. is this just a pulled muscle?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Probably not: Back of the head pain with neck pain associated with no other symptoms is usually due to a neck vertebra that's 'out of whack'.Could also be due to an inflamed nerve or swollen lymph node.A good history & physical exam, incl. osteopathic hands-on exam should find the cause.Manipulation may resolve it.If other test/treatment is necessary, your dr. should be able to determine that.

Answered 6/20/2021

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