Neck problems

[gemp54]

Hi all,

How many of you out there have neck pain/tension? I've had it for a few months now and initially convinced myself it was something serious but I have recently realised that it's happened as my anxiety has been getting worse to the point where I burst into tears in work last week and have now been signed off for 2 weeks. This weekend I have felt a lot better knowing I had some time off and my neck was noticable better. It also improves with muscle stretches so I dont think it is anything serious (neither does the doctor). Today my anxiety has flared up again-I think knowing I should be in work so I've started thinking about my worries again. My neck is awful today all down one side. Does anyone else get this and have you found anything that helps (other than the obvious-getting rid of anxiety!). It would just be good to reassure myself this is a normal anxiety symptom.

Thanks

[Ragdoll15]

Yes, I have just started getting this down one side of my neck. I am putting it down to the fact that when anxiety is bad I am clenching up my shoulders and neck thus causing the muscles to spasmn. I'm sure it's all down to out little 'friend' Anxiety. If it feels really sore I spray some 'deep heat' on it.

[gemp54 in reply to Ragdoll15]

Thanks for the reply, its driving me mad. Every now and then a good stretch will ease it but sometimes-like now-I just cant reach the area I need to stretch out. X

[fib4 in reply to gemp54]

i know what you mean i get neck pain all the time when i have a day off from work it gets better my job is full of stress so i'm sure that's what is causing it stress can do a number on you. so for me it's definitely my job hope this helps

[Mary-intussuception]

Put a towel in the tumble dryer for 5 - 10 mininutes. Then wrap it around neck and sit in a comfy chair with eyes closed for 10 minutes & relax.