Sore temple - feels almost bruised. What could it be?

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Not had any injury to it or anywhere else on my head

Ive been feeling really stressed this past week & my right temple feels very sore and tender to the touch, almost like it’s bruised. No headache alongside it and it doesn’t hurt at all unless I touch it.

Googled it and it says temporal arteritis which I hope it’s not as we go on holiday this weekend!

Spot coming in?

Probably a 50p sized area that feels bruised so it would be a bloody big spot lol

I get this with periods of stress. It's to do with my poor posture, my asymmetrical body and me tightening my muscles when I'm anxious. Things that help are: Ibuprofen for immediate relief, good posture and regular stretching of neck and shoulder muscles.