Question 1

can anxiety cause muscles in face to tighten up while sleeping?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Certainly. Whenever one is anxious, our muscles tense up. Anxiety can also cause tooth grinding which will lead to pain and tense facial muscles. Grinding teeth usually does occur when asleep.

Question 2

i'm not able to exhale fully. my back muscles are tight, i have rounded shoulders and forward head posture. does this have anything to do with it?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: How long has this been going on?  Do you exercise?  Have any history of asthma?  Try taking a hot shower and see if this helps your "tight" back muscles.  The warm moist air will be easier to breathe.  You really should see a physician and describe these symptoms to the  doctor who can examine you.

Good luck

Question 3

what is causing me to have restriction on turning my head left? what muscles could be tight? i have good rotation turning to the right. i want my left side to rotate without restriction like my right side.

Accepted Answer

Torticolits: Typically this would be caused by irritation to your sterno cleido maastoid muscle.  Try a course  of NSAID and gently try to continue to stretch muscle.

Question 4

my head feel heavy and my back neck muscle tight and i have flu last days now it is better?

Accepted Answer

Myalgia: can be from flu.. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil should take care of the rest- if not improved within 1 week- see your physician.

Question 5

i have a spot on my head that hurts when i leave a certain way and my neck muscle on the left is tight. is this tension?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Band like headaches could describe tension headache and neck pain can result from muscle tension. Examination to rule out any associated neurological or eye abnormality is prudent.

Question 6

i moved my eyes to the left& all of a sudden the top of my head felt like it popped like when muscles tight& it's released.that how it felt.y was that?

Accepted Answer

Trochleitis?: People report a "pop" in the orbit associated with the inflammatory condition known as trochleitis, which might be associated with your arthritis. The trochlea is a little connective tissue pulley that redirects the superior oblique muscle, a globe depressor (in adduction) and incyclotorsion (in abduction). You might try the NSAID medication you use for your arthritis. See an eyemd if persistent.

Question 7

is it normal to have pain above your temples after having a top tooth pulled?pain feels like the muscles in my head tight

Accepted Answer

Not unusual: It is not unusual to have some muscle strain in the head and neck area after an extraction. There is a tendency for most people to tense up a little. That along with  some stretching of your jaw in the open position can lead to some temporary muscle strain. Try using moist head on your temples ( not in the extraction area) and/or take an anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen 800mg tonight.

Question 8

muscle tightness in head while at work that causes some dizziness. i'm a programmer. i have anxiety and some tight muscles in my back too?

Accepted Answer

You know the answer!: 1.  Sleep more
2. Make sure you have an ergonomically correct work station (computer/keypad setup for example.)
3.  Relieve tension with warm packs to neck and otc tylenol (acetaminophen) - safe unless allergy - and read the bottle.
4.  Reducing tension in neck will reduce tension headaches. 
5.  If bad headaches (i.E worst headache of life or thunderclap headache then go to  er immediately.
5. Discuss with pcp.

Question 9

does muscle tension in the head cause my eyes to be heavy and i feel my vision is less than before my head feels so tight at the back and sides !

Accepted Answer

Tensn headache : It seems you are suffering from tension headaches, although migraines are also possible ANS can affect your vision, you may need to see a neurologist to define your headaches and tret them properly.

Question 10

does over thinking cause head muscle tension since i was diagnosed with gerd my life went down a dark hole and now my head feels tight for 8months now?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tension : Stress can play a huge role in gastrointestinal reflux.  This stress can lead to muscle tension over thinking all the contributing factors, and must be dealt with.  I recommend dawnbuse.Com as a website that you can go to for free to learn relaxation techniques not only for your head but for your gut. Hope this helps.

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Can anxiety cause muscles in face to tighten up while sleeping?

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I'm not able to exhale fully. my back muscles are tight, i have rounded shoulders and forward head posture. does this have anything to do with it?

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What is causing me to have restriction on turning my head left? what muscles could be tight? i have good rotation turning to the right. i want my left side to rotate without restriction like my right side.

A member asked:

My head feel heavy and my back neck muscle tight and i have flu last days now it is better?

A member asked:

I have a spot on my head that hurts when i leave a certain way and my neck muscle on the left is tight. is this tension?

A member asked:

I moved my eyes to the left& all of a sudden the top of my head felt like it popped like when muscles tight& it's released.that how it felt.y was that?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have pain above your temples after having a top tooth pulled?pain feels like the muscles in my head tight

A member asked:

Muscle tightness in head while at work that causes some dizziness. i'm a programmer. i have anxiety and some tight muscles in my back too?

A member asked:

Does muscle tension in the head cause my eyes to be heavy and i feel my vision is less than before my head feels so tight at the back and sides !

A member asked:

Does over thinking cause head muscle tension since i was diagnosed with gerd my life went down a dark hole and now my head feels tight for 8months now?

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