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I just had what felt like a muscle spasm on the side.of.my head like above my ear and down beside it is this normal? or should i worry?

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Pinched nerve: pinched cervical nerve--it will go away ---may have a mild residual muscle spasm for a few days----sometime you will need a cervical neck adjustment---

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I just had what felt like a muscle spasm on the side.of.my head like above my ear and down beside it is this normal? or should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Smith answered

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