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Can stress and anxiety cause these lower back pain?
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Possible: How we feel and respond to pain can be very dependent on our mood, level of fatigue and chronicity of symptoms.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Maybe: Although it is generally accepted there is an association between increased stress/anxiety and lower back pain, there are no good studies to explain why and how. Most attribute the pain to muscle tension, but there are theories of unconscious anger & rage. I would 1st suggest that you see your pcp to see if there is another source of your pain that can be identified & treated. Then try yoga.
Answered 12/9/2013
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