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Can anxiety cause neck muscle pain ?
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Yes, it can. Some: People tend to tense their shoulders, necks, jaws and head muscles in response to anxiety or stress.
Answered 12/11/2013
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Stress: Yes. Stress and anxiety can cause many symptoms including neck pain.
Answered 12/30/2013
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