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Can Tension Headache And Anxiety Cause Neck Spasms?
Question: 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
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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