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How can stress (and resulting tight shoulders/neck) make mild to moderate cervical stenosis worse? any tips for relief?
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Stress does not per se make stenosis worse, you just feel more pain because the muscles are tensing up . A muscle relaxer like Baclofen or cyclobenzaprine may help but you can not drive as they are sedating. Motrin like products can control the inflammatory pathway that causes pain.
Answered 7/4/2023
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In addition to Dr. Glicksman's answer, would suggest you handle this more aggressively, using physical therapy and eventual McKenzie neck exercises as tolerated. Meditation and/ or acupuncture could provide relief as needed.
Answered 7/4/2023
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