Can anxiety cause muscle pain?
After particularly stressful days, I often feel like all my muscles are stiff and aching, especially in my shoulders and neck. Is it possible that my anxiety is causing this muscle pain?
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5 months ago
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Oh, absolutely. My body reacts to stress by turning my neck and shoulders into solid rock. I tell people my retirement plan is just finding a way to untangle my muscle knots. A warm water bag is my best friend these days.
5 months ago
My shoulders and calves have been aching constantly for a week because of work stress. Does this happen to anyone else? I keep worrying it is some major muscle disease and it's making me so restless.
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5 months ago
Yes, dear, anxiety keeps our body in a 'fight or flight' mode, which leaves our muscles exhausted and sore. Try taking a warm bath with Epsom salts and practice 10 minutes of deep breathing. It really helps calm the nervous system.
5 months ago
While stress certainly causes muscle tension, don't just assume every ache is anxiety based on what people say online. It could be vitamin deficiencies or something else. Please get your B12 and D3 levels checked and consult a doctor.
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5 months ago
It definitely does. If you have a high-stress job, you are likely tensing your shoulders all day. I highly recommend taking quick stretching breaks every two hours and staying hydrated. If it doesn't improve, see a physiotherapist.