Neck lump or muscle knot?

A few days ago my neck was aching me and felt tight. I put it down to a tight neck muscle but then I started feeling about and felt what I think is a lump but I’m not sure. It does not protrude out of the skin and can’t be seen. I can only feel it when I push my fingers into the side of my neck. I don’t know if it is a muscle knot or something more worrying, I’m so scared :( 

  • Hi there, I know this post was years ago but I just wanted to say thank you. I am in the exact situation you have described worried about a small lump on the side of my neck with pain and have been sick with extreme anxiety for days - seeing the doctor tomorrow. This has really calmed me down knowing someone with the same thing was all ok so thank you. I understand the struggle of debilitating health anxiety and I hope you’re doing ok.