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I have very tight muscles at side of neck and back of head- slightly muffled ears and when lean forward it pulls on something in my ear.what is it?
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Hmm: There is not a muscle connection between your neck muscles and the inside of your ear. My advice is to do slow stretches and take an nsaid, like aleve (naproxen). If it doesn't go away or gets worse go to the doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Tight musces: most probably it sternocleidomastoid muscle over strech injury due to position .i will suggst warm bath,onconter pain med and message for few days
Answered 5/26/2014
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