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How do you fix musculoskeletal tension from bad asthma and anxiety? when i try to breathe deep through the diaphragm my back muscles always hurt.
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Control asthma: Your anxiety will improve once your asthma is controlled well. And your muscle pain will resolve once you can breathe better. You really need to see an allergist and get back on track to good health.
Answered 4/3/2013
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