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I sat in a dentist chair for 2 hrs and pushed my back head with my shoulder for a long time,now my back head is swollen and hurts.should i worry?

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

Consider: massage therapy to relax the muscles and stimulate blood flow and lymphatic drainage.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 2/15/2016

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A member asked:

I sat in a dentist chair for 2 hrs and pushed my back head with my shoulder for a long time,now my back head is swollen and hurts.should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elton Behner answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

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