Splenius Cervicis Muscle: Headache, Eye Pain, Blurred Vision
The splenius cervicis muscle is located in the back of the neck. It contributes to throbbing pain at the back of the head that extends to the back of the eye. It can also contribute to blurred vision.
Read MoreLevator Scapulae Muscle: Neck, Shoulder, Headache, Pain
The levator scapulea connects the shoulder blade to the vertebra of the neck. The muscle contributes to pain in the shoulder, neck, and the base of the skull. The muscle cause a stiff neck and can contribute to headaches at the base of the skull and back of the head.
Read MoreScalene Muscles: Neck, Shoulder, Chest, Upper Back, Arm, Pain
The scalene muscles consist of three muscles, the scalenus anterior, scalenus, medius, and scalenus posterior. These muscles are prime contributors of thoracic outlet syndrome, and contributes to pain in the upper back, shoulder, chest, arm and hand.
Read MoreTrapezius Muscle: Stiff Neck, Headache, Eye, Jaw, Pain
The trapezius muscle is located in the upper back. It can contribute to headaches and pain in the eye, jaw, neck, top of the shoulder and upper back. It can also contribute to tingling in the arm.
Read MoreSemispinalis Capitis Muscle: Neck and Head Pain
The semispinalis capitis muscle pain is often felt as a band of pain around the top of the head. The muscle also contributes to pain in the back of the head and in the eye and temple areas. It can also contribute to tingling and numbness in the scalp.
Read MoreSternocleidomastoid Muscles: Affects Head, Eyes, Sinus, Ears, Throat, Pain, Dizziness, Whiplash
The sternocleiodmastoid are the two big muscles located on each side of the front of neck. These are most affected affected muscles when whiplash of the head / neck occurs. The muscles can contribute to pain throughout the head and neck area and can contribute to symptoms of vertigo.
Read MoreLongissimus Capitis Muscle: Head, Ear, Eye and Neck Pain
The longissimus capitis muscle contributes to head pain around the eye and ear. The pain will occasionally creep down into the neck just behind the jaw. It can also cause tingling, numbness and sensitivity in the back of the head, scalp and neck.
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