WELLNESS NEWSLETTER
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DOES STRESS CAUSE NECK PAIN? Do you notice your neck seems to hurt more when you are stressed? Do you find yourself rubbing your neck after a difficult day on the job? You might be suffering from stress-related neck pain. During times of high stress and anxiety, our muscles tense up. As muscles tighten, the more pressure and pain they cause.
What is causing my neck pain? Our neck does not like to remain in any one position for extended periods, like when you’re driving, looking down at your phone, or using a computer. Too often the posture we hold our neck is also contributing to our pain. Prolonged sitting can lead to a forward head position resulting in tension to soft tissue (i.e. muscles, tendons, and ligaments) or negative changes to our blood flow. The muscles of our neck function at their best when we move them. So holding our heads in one position leads to irritation of the muscles and affects our ability to move our head and neck. This loss of mobility leads to pain and less enjoyment of your daily activities.
The pain and tension can interfere with our ability to work and do our daily activities. It can also interfere with the enjoyment of your life including recreational activities and spending time with friends and family. The good news is that with guidance from your physical therapist you can find solutions to your pain and how to manage your stress, so you can get back to living the life you enjoy! Call iMove PT today to learn how we can help you to keep living the kind of life you want with less pain.
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