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Can anxiety cause neck muscle pain ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

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Answered 12/30/2013

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