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Muscles very tight in neck, shoulder and ribs. for a year now! nothing relaxes them- not massage, chiro, stretching. could it be neurological?
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Anxiety: I understand your distress and frustration due to lack of relaxation of muscles. This can be due to Neurological causes or Stress causing Anxiety. Let Wise Woman within you ask about: • Stressors of relationships, parenting, work, finances • Unresolved emotional Conflicts • Diagnosis of Anxiety • Therapy for stresses • Discussing with Psychiatrist-Ativan or Xanax • Breathing Relaxation • Yoga
Answered 5/28/2016
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