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Can tension cause sharp localized pain on left side/skull behind ear and a little down neck? the pain lasts about 5-20 seconds and went away w/ heat?
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Posteriorauricular n: This nerve can be irritated by bone or muscle spasm and can be aided by heat or massage.
Answered 1/18/2015
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