Is it normal to have constant neck and shoulder tension from anxiety?

Is it normal to have constant neck and shoulder tension from anxiety?

1. Introduction Constant neck and shoulder tension is a prevalent and direct physiological consequence of chronic anxiety. When the brain perceives continuous psychological stress, it activates the sympathetic nervous system, maintaining the cervical musculature in a persistent state of defensive contraction. This involuntary guarding mechanism prepares the body to react to a perceived threat, regardless … Read more