Sternocleidomastoid syndrome: An acute or chronic (long-term) condition involving neck stiffness, pain and other symptoms. It happens when part of your SCM muscle develops tightened, sensitive areas, or trigger points. The SCM muscle's size and complexity make it susceptible to strain and injury.
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This article presents a case study of a patient diagnosed with dysfunction of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, a condition which can result in head and ...
Definition of Sternocleidomastoid Syndrome An acute or chronic condition of neck stiffness with decreased mobility (especially rotation), sometimes accompanied ...
Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle pain in the neck typically results from muscle tension or performing repeated motions. It can also occur with certain ...
Pain behind the ear and down the neck and shoulder may result from tension or injury in the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Other possible symptoms include ...
Sternocleidomastoid muscle pain is typically caused by irregular movements of the head or neck. SCM syndrome may lead feelings of pressure behind the ear, sharp ...
May 11, 2022 · This is the term used to describe chronic neck stiffness with decreased neck rotation and pain in the eye, temple, ear, and front of the neck.
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Posted: Feb 20, 2021
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Sep 20, 2023 · Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle pain typically brings complaints of dizziness, sudden hearing loss, headache, or jaw pain, even when everything ...
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