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I am having pain in the back on my head on the right side running downinto my neck?
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Occipital area?: Sounds like an occipital (or other nearby muscle) muscle spasm. The muscles in this area are not entirely voluntary. Try taping two tennis ball- sized balls together and lay on your back, head on a pillow with the balls lined up right under your occipital ridge. Use balls with a comfortable amount of firmness. There are other things it could be, but impossible to speculate without full exam.
Answered 5/10/2013
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