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What Causes Pain Behind The Head Radiating Towards The Neck?

Hi, on Friday I got a very weird pain in the back of my head (crown area right side) it was almost like a headache yet it was different. Extremely painful, as if I was going to get migraine. It has radiated down my neck just on the right side. I feel like my lymph node at my school is swollen. Today I still have pain and feel like my brain hurts. Any ideas and should I be concerned?Thank you.
Tue, 17 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain behind the head radiating towards the neck . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like poor posture , working at a desk for too long without changing position , sleeping with your neck in a bad position , jerking the neck during exercises , arthritis and fibromyalgia .

It can also also occur due to pinched nerve , cervical spondylosis and cervical radiculopathy. For now do stretching exercises under expert , give your neck proper rest , use cervical pillow on expert's advice and drink half spoon of turmeric powder in warm glass of milk daily . Give your neck proper rest and work in right posture .

I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will as for certain movements , examine physically and order other imaging test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , recommend stretching exercises and physical therapy.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain Behind The Head Radiating Towards The Neck?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain behind the head radiating towards the neck . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like poor posture , working at a desk for too long without changing position , sleeping with your neck in a bad position , jerking the neck during exercises , arthritis and fibromyalgia . It can also also occur due to pinched nerve , cervical spondylosis and cervical radiculopathy. For now do stretching exercises under expert , give your neck proper rest , use cervical pillow on expert s advice and drink half spoon of turmeric powder in warm glass of milk daily . Give your neck proper rest and work in right posture . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will as for certain movements , examine physically and order other imaging test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , recommend stretching exercises and physical therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari