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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Lower Back Side Of Head?

for a couple of days now I ve been experiencing a very sharp pain on the lower back side of my head. right above my neck and half way up my head is a very strong pounding sensation, at first it would only happen when i would lean forward. but now it is present without having to lean its just there with any movement. I ve tried massaging the area since i figured it could be a pressure headache but this offers no help. ive tried pain killers, and they wont help either. its really painful, im a 21 year old female, who has no insurance, and i dont have much money right now. is this something i should def get checked?
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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Hi there.

This could be pinched nerve due to bad posture and Cervical spondylosis. Apply hot water bag. Take pain killers. Avoid bending the neck forward.
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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Lower Back Side Of Head?

Hi there. This could be pinched nerve due to bad posture and Cervical spondylosis. Apply hot water bag. Take pain killers. Avoid bending the neck forward.