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Base of neck/skull-tight, pressure, sensitive to touch, when pressing right under the skull i get disorientated and more pressure. what can this be?
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Chronic: Trapezius stretch injury leading to spasm and irritation at its insertion into the base of the skull. Address your posture and the time you spend at the computer.
Answered 6/30/2013
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