A member asked:

Could pain from the back of my neck /surrounding area be related to stress or anxiety disorder?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Alison Segal answered

Specializes in Clinical Health

Definitely: When people experience anxiety they often hold tension in various areas of their body. The neck and head are two of the most common areas where this occurs. Chronic muscle tension can surely result in pain.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Neck pain: If medical conditions are excluded, then stress is a factor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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