Question 1

neck pain due to texting? got headaches sometimes. affected neck posture? is it due to muscle tightness or spasm? when i extend my head it relieves.

Accepted Answer

Texting: At your age this is muscular. Yes it is directly due to you constantly flexing and looking down due to texting. You have to modify this is you do not want neck issues as you get older.

Question 2

what is the best way to relieve muscle tightness and aching in the upper arms after a workout?

Accepted Answer

Stretch: Muscles that are warmed up present the perfect opportunity to stretch to releve tension and aching. Better yet, after your workout, try a gently yoga class and you will walk out feeling like a million bucks. Works for me.

Question 3

physio said elbow/back pain due to muscle tightness from muscle adhesions..any tools i can use to help relieve the adhesions besides just stretching ?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam : I recommend you get a physical exam from a physician. At a physician visit, you can give your medical history and make sure the cause of your pain is properly diagnosed. Be able to discuss the onset, location, duration, radiation, and factors associated with your pain. Any traumatic injury? Any medical conditions or family history? Surgeries? Good luck.

Question 4

constant tight muscles in left side of neck. had  bloodwork, ultrasound & neck ct come back fine. it is like they are in a constant spasm state. why is it doing this? it has made my anxiety horrible! have seen lmt & chiro.. still no relief!

Accepted Answer

Neck tension: I recommend things like massage therapy, yoga, meditation, physical therapy emphasizing stretching or stress management therapy. Hopefully you'll be able to avoid taking tranquilizers like valium.

Question 5

what i need to do to release/reduce muscle tightness?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tightness: May result from overuse, injury, stress, misaligned structures, etc. Removing the cause if possible is important to interrupt cycle of spasm. Moist heat, stretching exercises, physical therapy, therapeutic massage, osteopathic treatment, muscle relaxers are some of the ways to relax tight muscles.

Question 6

what to do about body/muscle tightness post exercise?

Accepted Answer

Stretching and moist: Are often helpful to minimize Lactic Acid build up and counteract contracture and tightness.

Question 7

i experience i lot of muscle tightness. how can i get looser?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Having these types of symptoms can best be solved by having your doctor perform a thorough evaluation.  Only through this type of process can he/she discover what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 8

what are some causes of muscle tightness around ribcage?

Accepted Answer

Chest tightness: Consider cardiac causes of mi, angina, and pericarditis. Also consider pleuritis, muscle strain, gastritis, costochondritis, referred nerve pain, among others.

Question 9

sharp pains and muscle tightness in middle back area, its been lasting a couple days now. f, 21 yrs., 118 lbs?

Accepted Answer

Tension: Much of backpain is tension and poor posture. The area is easily overused and inflammation is the common pathway of the problem.

Question 10

i have had tmj and muscle tightness. what should it feel like when muscles are loosening up . i think this is happening.

Accepted Answer

The pain will lessen: The pain will lessen and range of motion will increase.

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Neck pain due to texting? got headaches sometimes. affected neck posture? is it due to muscle tightness or spasm? when i extend my head it relieves.

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What is the best way to relieve muscle tightness and aching in the upper arms after a workout?

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Physio said elbow/back pain due to muscle tightness from muscle adhesions..any tools i can use to help relieve the adhesions besides just stretching ?

A member asked:

Constant tight muscles in left side of neck. had bloodwork, ultrasound & neck ct come back fine. it is like they are in a constant spasm state. why is it doing this? it has made my anxiety horrible! have seen lmt & chiro.. still no relief!

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What i need to do to release/reduce muscle tightness?

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What to do about body/muscle tightness post exercise?

A member asked:

I experience i lot of muscle tightness. how can i get looser?

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What are some causes of muscle tightness around ribcage?

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Sharp pains and muscle tightness in middle back area, its been lasting a couple days now. f, 21 yrs., 118 lbs?

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I have had tmj and muscle tightness. what should it feel like when muscles are loosening up . i think this is happening.

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