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Neck tension

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karen77710
karen77710

Hi I do suffer with health anxiety but it’s been brilliant lately. So the only problem is my neck feels so stiff and tense and aches could this just be anxiety. I never seem to be able to relax my neck and shoulders. Any advice would be greatfull x

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  • Backtome
    Backtome karen77710

    Posted

    I have almost constant neck and shoulder pain. The muscles get really tight and painfull and even causes some numbness or tingling in my arms. Sometimes my arms hurt too. Maybe a regular massage might help? My partner tries to massage my shoulders regularly but I'm also waiting for a physio appointment. If it doesn't improve soon then I'm gonna ask my doctor for an MRI coz it is possible there could be a trapped nerve or something.

    • karen77710
      karen77710 Backtome

      Posted

      Thanks for replying, I tend to walk with my head down all the time so my neck is constantly stiff it’s driving me mad. Yer my arms tend to ache to sometimes x
    • Backtome
      Backtome karen77710

      Posted

      Ya it prob is tension and stress. All mine started during pregnancy which can cause pain and muscle problems sometimes but my son is nearly a year old now so I think maybe it is tension. I'm always stressed lately lol.

  • mimibrenda
    mimibrenda karen77710

    Posted

    Sounds like your anxiety is causing you to hold your tension in your neck and shoulders. Try flexing and rolling your neck and shoulders for a while. Then try some meditation. Start with your toes and count to five and work your way up your body. That might help. 
    • karen77710
      karen77710 mimibrenda

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply, yer anxiety certainly is causing my neck problems and never relax my neck and shoulders x
  • emilylawless
    emilylawless karen77710

    Posted

    Definitely try to keep your posture right. Keep your shoulders down! Thats a big help! If you dont, neck tension  starts to cause tension headaches. Ive suffered from them for over a year and they are worse then a migrane! 
    • karen77710
      karen77710 emilylawless

      Posted

      Hi Emily yes I also suffer with tension headaches, I’ve just got into a habit of keeping my shoulders  up and stiff and walking with my head down, got god I’m suffering now x
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