Question 1

why/how would a minor panic attack cause a head/neck muscle spasm?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Anxiety often causes the tensing or spasming of muscles, particularly in the neck.  If this continues or is particularly annoying, talk to your doctor of chiropractor about it.

Question 2

neck pain n muscles in neck spasaming s well as shoulders n arms n pain when moving my head n electric like shocks in back of neck?

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy: It sounds like you are having a disc push on the nerves in your neck. You will want to have your physician evaluate your neck, and use ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medication. If you are having weakness, or loss of function in your hands or arms seek immediate medical attention.

Question 3

what causes muscle spasms in the head and neck ?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasms: Usually a muscle spasm happens around the spine when it tries to "stabilize" the spine during a strain. When you strain it during sleep in a bad position or when you turn abruptly the wrong way, the spasm lasts long after the uncomfortable event is done. In order for it to go away, spine needs to be realigned, and the muscles need to relax. Sometimes heat helps that or muscle relaxants or yoga etc.

Question 4

been riding 3hrs/day 1.5hrs at a time for years in a truck that has headrests that push your head forward. i'm thinking that's caused or contributed to my straight neck and neck muscle pains. well, that along with looking down at a phone too much?

Accepted Answer

: Life is multifactorial, but if you are constantly in an odd position it may contribute to chronic problems. Stretching and exercises may help

Question 5

docs, could a pulled neck muscle cause lump on your head?

Accepted Answer

Neck: A pulled neck muscle can cause a lump at the base of your scull where the neck muscles insert, but not on top of your head where there are no muscles.

Question 6

bulge, back left side neck in splenius cap muscle area. only felt when head tilted. causes dull ache. not noticable on right side. doctors don't know.

Accepted Answer

trigger point: This could be a muscle knot referred to as a trigger point. Seek a doc with knowledge of this, often osteopathic docs are better educated or someone with fellowship training from the am acad of anti-aging medicine. Often these can be relieved with one to a few injections. Add mg glycinate several caps two or more times per day as mg relaxes muscles. Massage by skilled hands can also be helpful.

Question 7

could damaged neck/shoulder muscles cause a pain in the back of my head (one side) when i cough or sneeze? really worried? thank you

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it: would depend on extent and exact location of damage.  Consult with your doctor if pain persists.

Question 8

can anxiety cause shoulder and  neck muscle spasm on one side with dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: The link between anxiety and a specific spasm or physical symptom is indirect. Anxiety initiates the fight/flight response in humans. In actual threat it is life-saving. In emotional threat, it pumps the same chemicals through us and our bodies respond in unique (maybe common) ways. Maybe, thrown off balance, you get dizzy. Not running, your most vulnerable muscles read the signal and tighten. CBT

Question 9

can muscle spasms or tight muscles in the neck muscles cause random stabbing/shooting pains  in back of one side of head?mainly when bending over?

Accepted Answer

Tight neck muscles: Yes, try some stretching exercises to relax the muscles in your neck.

Question 10

what could cause upper neck/back of head pain, facial pains that come and go, muscle spasms, eye strain, could my meds been doing it?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: Is a very common problem, affecting about 10-12% percent of the adult population in the us. Nerve impingement can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging disc or encroached upon by bony overgrowth. It can cause severe vision impairment and muscle spasms. Rec.: see an interventional pain management specialist for further investigation.

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Why/how would a minor panic attack cause a head/neck muscle spasm?

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Neck pain n muscles in neck spasaming s well as shoulders n arms n pain when moving my head n electric like shocks in back of neck?

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What causes muscle spasms in the head and neck ?

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Been riding 3hrs/day 1.5hrs at a time for years in a truck that has headrests that push your head forward. i'm thinking that's caused or contributed to my straight neck and neck muscle pains. well, that along with looking down at a phone too much?

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Docs, could a pulled neck muscle cause lump on your head?

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Bulge, back left side neck in splenius cap muscle area. only felt when head tilted. causes dull ache. not noticable on right side. doctors don't know.

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Could damaged neck/shoulder muscles cause a pain in the back of my head (one side) when i cough or sneeze? really worried? thank you

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Can anxiety cause shoulder and neck muscle spasm on one side with dizziness?

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Can muscle spasms or tight muscles in the neck muscles cause random stabbing/shooting pains in back of one side of head?mainly when bending over?

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What could cause upper neck/back of head pain, facial pains that come and go, muscle spasms, eye strain, could my meds been doing it?

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