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Can Tension Headache And Anxiety Cause Neck Spasms?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Question: can tension headache and anxiety cause neck spasms?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, this can occur

Detailed Answer:
HI

Tension headaches are very commonly associated with neck pain or spasm.

Involvement of the neck is not unusual in tension or anxiety associated headaches.

Relaxation techniques along with medications would be helpful in reducing symptoms.


Please feel free to ask any other questions

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Dr. Michelle Gibson James

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Can Tension Headache And Anxiety Cause Neck Spasms?

Brief Answer: yes, this can occur Detailed Answer: HI Tension headaches are very commonly associated with neck pain or spasm. Involvement of the neck is not unusual in tension or anxiety associated headaches. Relaxation techniques along with medications would be helpful in reducing symptoms. Please feel free to ask any other questions