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Had chronically tight muscles for 7 years from stress and anxiety and now all my muscles ache an feel crunchy an stiff! legs hurt so bad please help?
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Physician and yoga: See a physician to rule out anything medical. Yoga can be a great way of dealing with physical stress. Lots of times studios will give promotions for new students. You can also stream online classes. Best wishes and good luck.
Answered 12/10/2015
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I will recommend : Therapy for your anxiety disorder and physical therapy accompany by exercise, massage therapy, relaxation techniques, and sometimes even acupuncture. Also a good history and physical to r/o fibromyalgia. Drugs like muscle relaxants, nsaids, and sometimes antidepressants will help with pain.
Answered 10/4/2013
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Discuss with MD: I would recommend an evaluation from a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, i comprehensive evaluation could help rule out medical or neurological issues that may need addressing or adding to your symptoms, therapies may help with relaxation, and better control of muscle development. Of note: a rheumatological work up may be beneficial as well, .
Answered 9/19/2015
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