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Can tight scm muscles causes symptoms such as ear fullness? best ways to avoid/treat tight scms?
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Yes: Your SCM if irritated and tight can be associated with ear fullness. Much of that has to do with the underlying muscle under the SCM being tight too. If recent injury a trial of NSAID and muscle relaxer can help associated with a warm compress. If persistent physical therapy should benefit.
Answered 10/13/2019
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