Ms. loafers. .. I always have "swollen Glands" in my neck. The specialist I have been seeing says it is muscles in contraction. In particular mostly platysma muscle which is often overlooked by many drs as being an issue. I also have tmj. It all plays a part in the roll of the muscles that are all ****** off with this condition. Muscles in spasm irritate the nerves in the area, and cause inflamation.