Beelzebore92,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

I have two ideas for you to consider.

First, Your return to normal activities may have been too quickly and caused a strain, both mentally and physically.

Second, you tender spot with swelling may be the occipital condyle. This is the facet on each side of the base of the skull where the lobes of C-1 fit. This can be injured during a concussion, mTBI or whiplash injury.

I don't think you have a legitimate reason to worry about an aneurism or other vascular issue. They would not be evident at the surface like a swollen joint would be.

Further understanding of your injury and recovery history would help.

My best to you.