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What can cause muscle tension like muscles in lower back involuntarily flexing, clenching jaw, muscle pain in arm and neck? also tingling face and arm
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Muscle tension: Consider electrolyte imbalance such as calcium or magnesium.
Answered 10/18/2018
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Stress: Stress can cause all kinds of wonderful symptoms in the body especially muscle tension and jaw clenching. If you can't get a handle on it, go to the md for an evaluation.
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