Do you hold stress/anxiety in your shoulders?

Stress: Stress and anxiety canbe somatized to any part of your body including your shoulderes

One of the most: common areas to "hold stress" is the neck and upper shoulders--and this was the case before computers, too. However, any area of the body will do, depending upon your physique, early role modeling from parents, etc. Try looking at why you are stressed, and then the hows, whens, wheres and whats will make more sense. Yoga, meditation, exercising--all good starting points to reduce stress.

Carrying stress: Everyone carries stress differently. Some people in their shoulders. Others in their back. And still others in many other places. It's great that you have recognized this as an area that affects you. I recommend progressive muscle relaxation techniques that scan the body to relieve tension. You will want to pay special attention to your shoulders.

Technically No: Stress and anxiety are states of being. A symptom of stress and anxiety is tension which you could then feel in your neck in shoulders. So for you one could say that when you're stress or anxious your shoulders and neck tense up.

Muscle tension: Muscle tension can ABSOLUTELY be a sign of stress. Go get yourself a thorough massage, and consult a reputable psychotherapist about what anxiety means to you, and how to deal more effectively with it.

Yes: You can hold stress anywhere in your body. You may notice inexplicable aches and pains in your body when you're stressed out or anxious. Try scanning your body every 5 minutes to notice any tense areas and then consciously relax them.

Yes, Definitely: In fact, one symptom that can contribute to a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder is muscle tension (which includes shoulder tension).

You might: Stresses and anxieties can be "held" all over the body. Sometimes if the anxiety is about a particular situation or person it may seem localized.

Stress: Yes, this is possible. Please consult with a psychologist to find better coping mechanisms for stress. There are also medications to help.

Managing stress.: Stress and anxiety can cause you to tighten your muscles frequently. and those muscles become chronically tight and sore. Many people feel this in their shoulders. Exercise can help relieve stress and loosen muscles. You can also learn to manage your stress and anxiety better through meditation, biofeedback or psychotherapy. You could try these things or have a psychological and physical exam.

Anxiety in shoulders: Shoulders and neck are common places where we hold anxiety. Anxiety affects so many systems in our body, including the release of too much lactic acid in our muscles which increases the feeling of tension. Deep breathing can help!