Muscle Tension--

[anonymous]

Just curious when I get an episode coming on one of my first symptoms is tension in my neck and shoulders and skull. Just wondering anyone else experiences it like this.

 

[nomedic1]

Yes I get this halo like tension freaks me out.

 

[cdg]

Expand more on this. I have head tension that has never gone away.

 

[nomedic1]

It comes on suddenly, like someone has your head in a vice.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Curious. Why the need for extra anonymity when discussing neck pain?

 

[maddog]

Absolutely, I carry anxiety and tension in my muscles to an extent that causes extreme and chronic pain and muscle fatigue on a daily basis when my anxiety is high, such as it is at the moment. Sometimes it is only when I exercise, such as doing weights at the gym, that I become aware of the knotted tension in my muscles, which are then forced to release this tension through the requirement to lift weights. On more than one occasion I have experienced a very tangible wash of emotion in conjunction with the release of this tension, which has actually reduced me to tears for no conscious reason as I am exercising. Very embarrassing... but very indicative of just how tightly wound I am. Wish I could give my poor body a bit more of a break.

Maddog

 

[Maggiemay]

I get a lot of muscle tension when I'm stressed :( It hurts like hell and can leave me bed bound :( Suffering a lot at the moment. Grrrr!! I talked to ny doctor the other day about it potentially being fibromyalgia - it's most likely *sigh* x

 

[GrahamCracker]

Yes, I have tension all over, all the time. I think it's totally normal, especially if you tend to unconsciously hold yourself in a defensive/hunched over posture.

 

[ashdawn8287]

Yes I use to experience this. Research and try any and all relaxation techniques no matter how stupid they sound do it. Use the ones you like.

Yoga and breathing takes away any and all tension. Its quick and free. Better than any medicine.

A year ago I would have laughed at myself for doing yoga, it changed my life. I am a big activist for it.

The heart sends more messages to the brain, then the brain sends to the body. It is crucial your force your body to relax with ptsd. Because if this I don't experience the mental torture anymore.

Does it suck that I have to do this? Yeah of course it does but I'm an adult now and I'm taking back control of my body and mind.

 

[anonymous]

Curious. Why the need for extra anonymity when discussing neck pain?

I didn't want to be blamed for starting a lame thread.

Expand more on this. I have head tension that has never gone away.

When I am not in the midst of suffering from I feel like I have more resistance to triggers. When I am vulnerable to triggers it's almost like a thought will pop up or certain words will be said and I feel it physically in my neck-back-head. It almost feels like muscular-skeletal tension. I'm always paranoid for that sensation.

 

[Bark at the Moon]

Its definitely muscular skeletal tension, before I got the PTSD diagnoses the doctor said it was caused by spasms and cramps, the cramp squeezes the nerve ending and makes them hyper sensitive to pain. When I visited her I could not even wear a shirt without it causes a lot of pain, I wore extremely baggy shirt for the visit. She gave me some exercises and stretches and they seemed to help. I have to keep doing them or the pain comes back. She also recommended I seek help from a mental health professional.

 

[twopenny]

I get muscle pain anyway, in my shoulders, because of my job (dressmaker and seamstress), but it's definitely worse when I'm at times of high stress (I started keeping a diary).

There are days when my shoulders are so tight, and I hunch them up so far (round my ears nearly) that it hurts to try to relax them.