Anyone else get this?

[JamesAE]

It's only just started happening but whenever I exercise now I get a sharp pain a few inches behind my ear? Does anyone know what this is and how to stop it?

[allnightgrocery]

I'd say check with a doctor but, for my own curiosity, can I ask what sort of exercise you're doing?

[empeg9000]

Are you maybe tensing up and clinching your jaw? I have a tendency to do that at times.

[JamesAE]

I'd say check with a doctor but, for my own curiosity, can I ask what sort of exercise you're doing?

Weightlifting. For the first few reps I'm fine but around the 7th-8th I get the pain and have to stop.

[VorJoshigan]

Definitely recommend checking with a doctor.

I would also recommend working with a trainer to make sure you are using proper form. If you are using too much shoulder in your non-shoulder exercises, that can do a number on your neck/back muscles.

[JamesAE]

I would also recommend working with a trainer to make sure you are using proper form. If you are using too much shoulder in your non-shoulder exercises, that can do a number on your neck/back muscles.

I was thinking just that this morning. I've been doing a lot of shoulder exercises recently which probably caused it on the first place. I think I keep my head the wrong angle to my back as well. I've just done a set of 20 pushups keeping my gaze at the same spot. The pain was a lot less this time.