Can cervical disc herniations cause pain in the outer part of the ear?
Yes. The 2nd cervical nerve goes to the region of the ear. You don’t have to have a disc herniation to have this pain, it may (more likely it may be caused by a mechanical pinch of the C2-C3 joint). You may also experience vertigo, or hearing loss with irritation to this nerve level. Mechanical pains may be eased by gentle chiropractic manipulation of the restricted section. Best of luck, all the best Dr.
