Hello Beanmistriss - I sympathise because I have a similar condition, and sometimes the pain reflects to the mastoid area behind my ear, Reversing the car is a ****** because of the neck stiffness and pain. Doctor says it's torticollis, my physio says it's 'frozen shoulder' but they both agree it rights itself after some months, or if your luck's out, a year or so. Hot packs on the centre of the pain and paracetamol, say MY advisors, but you should see your doctor, no? I hope you're feeling better very soon - Greenrook