A member asked:

I got unilateral chronic neck pain and when it flares up my face/jaw on that same side gets tight and hurts. is it related?

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Dr. Alexios Apazidis answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Neck pain: Yes you are likely experiencing Sternocleidomastoid spasm. Underlying causes could be neck pathology. Obvious treatments are heat, ibuprofen, massage, perhaps a visit to a Chiropracter or physical therapist.

Answered 1/26/2016

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