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I have tenderness in the back left side of my head and neck it is giving me a headache on my left side. hurts when i turn my head and neck. ?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Muscle spasm: Sounds like spasm or inflammation in the neck muscles causing the headache. I would see your chiropractor for treatments and take NSAIDs. Moist heat may also help

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/22/2016

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A member asked:

I have tenderness in the back left side of my head and neck it is giving me a headache on my left side. hurts when i turn my head and neck. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

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