Question 1

can strained or tight neck muscles make the muscles throughout your head hurt? almost like a sharp sensation?

Accepted Answer

Definitely, yes: Tension Type Headache.  More muscle tenderness has been found in patients with TTH than in non-headache controls. However, it is not unusual for patients with TTH to experience stubbing pain in the head musculature. The pains are usually bilateral and diffuse and often have tenderness in the cervical muscles and other muscles pain as well as the pericranial muscles. 
See an orofacial specialist.

Question 2

last week sometimes during the day for 2-5 seconds it is like a band squeezes around my head & then it calms.it is mild,no analgesic need.started after drying my hair after bath.i had stayed with wet hair in towel for 1 hour. tight neck muscles too?

Accepted Answer

: That symptom can happen to anybody at times in our life. You should only concern if there is a pattern or recurrence.

Question 3

very tight sternocledomastoid muscles and other neck muscles. what could be going on that makes this neck muscle tighten up?

Accepted Answer

Stress : Are you under stress?  If so that may be a reason besides strain of the muscles.  Try a massage.

Question 4

tight neck muscles and double vision for up close?

Accepted Answer

Near diplopia: Your description sounds like asthenopia (eye fatigue) or convergence insufficiency (inadequate convergence of the eyes upon effect of near focusing).  I recommend seeing an eye doctor to get it sorted out.

Question 5

when i tilt my head back i feel like i cant pull it back up.. my neck muscles are always tight and i have anxiety. no pain just tension what is this?? i do have neck degeneration as well

Accepted Answer

Tension headache. : Most likely explanation would be spasm of your neck muscles. Your suboccipital muscles connect your head to your upper back and it is common to get tension in these muscles. Tension and stress can cause this alone.  However, if you have some primary neck degeneration that would contribute as well.  Helpful things to consider would be muscle relaxer, physical therapy, relaxation techniques, massage

Question 6

can tight neck muscles daily cause panic attacks?

Accepted Answer

: No. More often, tight muscles are a physical manifestation of underlying anxiety. If you are having bothersome panic attacks, this can be treated effectively. Book an in person or telemedicine visit to discuss more.

Question 7

can tight neck muscles make me have headaches when laughing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: flexion and extension movements of the neck during vigorous laughing can cause muscle spasm which is transmitted to the occipital region and then can cause a tension type of headache.

Question 8

can tight neck muscles cause shortness of breath and dizziness?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Stress can cause tight muscles, shortness of breath and dizziness.

Question 9

i am experiencing  difficulty swallowing. pain tearing feeling in left and right side of my neck muscles?

Accepted Answer

Pain &amp; swallowing: Please see your doctor.  This may one of several things from minor to more important.  Your doc will figure it out and help.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

hi can tight neck muscles cause dizziness and balance problems?

Accepted Answer

Might: Yes possible , if for any reason compromise the cerebral circulation by pressing the carotids.

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Last week sometimes during the day for 2-5 seconds it is like a band squeezes around my head & then it calms.it is mild,no analgesic need.started after drying my hair after bath.i had stayed with wet hair in towel for 1 hour. tight neck muscles too?

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Very tight sternocledomastoid muscles and other neck muscles. what could be going on that makes this neck muscle tighten up?

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Tight neck muscles and double vision for up close?

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When i tilt my head back i feel like i cant pull it back up.. my neck muscles are always tight and i have anxiety. no pain just tension what is this?? i do have neck degeneration as well

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