sometimes. this is called "referred ear pain". because of the muscle connection from your neck to the area behind your ear (the mastoid area) pain in this sternocleidomastoid muscle can cause pain to be referred to the ear. pain can also be referred to the ear from problems in the mouth tmj lymph nodes salivary glands and throat so if you are having problems in any of those areas please see your medical provider so you can be properly examined. don't forget that ear pain can also be a problem in the ear too!
can my neck pain be causing my earache. i have pain in my neck when i move my head a certain way which causes my ear to ache