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Why does stress/anxiety make pain worse?
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Muscle tension . . .: Pain is perceived and interpreted by the brain. When one feels anxious or worried, one may tense muscles that worsen the pain. In addition, in an anxious state one might focus excessively on the pain and avoid activities that might decrease how much pain is noticed. Carly Simon's 1974 song, "Haven't Got Time For the Pain" comes to mind.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Nobody knows: But it does. Perhaps is is part of the so called hypersensitivity syndrome
Answered 5/10/2014
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