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I have a randon pulling sensation in the back of my head. in the center but a little toward the left it comes and goes within a few minutes?

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Dr. Steve Springer answered

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Tension: Sounds like a muscle spasm occurring in the muscles on the back and/or base of the skull. Pay attention to your activities and be careful not to over-exert for a week or two. Now might be a good time to consider a massage!

Answered 7/29/2020

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A member asked:

I have a randon pulling sensation in the back of my head. in the center but a little toward the left it comes and goes within a few minutes?

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Dr. Steve Springer answered

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