Can Anxiety Cause Muscle Ache and Leg Pain
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- If you've ever experienced muscle aches and leg pain along with feelings of anxiety, you're not alone. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms throughout the body, including muscle tension and pain. In this video, we'll explore the connection between anxiety and muscle aches and leg pain.
Anxiety triggers the body's "fight or flight" response, which causes the muscles to tense up as a way to prepare and run away from danger. This response to perceived danger can cause hyperventilation, which decreases blood flow to the muscles, leading to cramps and leg pain.
This happens because when we perceive danger, our brains instinctively believe we have to escape immediately. This was all very good when we were living in caves and had the real threat of being attacked by a bear or a tiger, it doesn't always serve us so well nowadays.
Our brains are now so overstimulated, and they are not able to evolve in a way that keeps up with technology and the stress in our everyday lives.
In many cases, treating the underlying anxiety and getting to the root cause of it can help alleviate these symptoms. Techniques such as breathing exercises, exercising, spending time in nature, relaxation exercises, and therapy can be effective in reducing anxiety and relieving muscle tension and pain.
If you're experiencing muscle aches and leg pain along with feelings of anxiety, it's important to speak with a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
With the right treatment and support, it's possible to manage anxiety and reduce the physical symptoms that come with it.
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My full body will be in spasms and pain throughout, its awful
Thank you for your comment Andrew 🙏 I can only imagine how if feels for you, and know from my own experience that it was not at all pleasant. I hope that by addressing your underlying anxiety, you are able to get some relief. Please do check out some of the free resources in the description as I truly believe that no one needs to allow anxiety to dominate their life. I wish you every success in taking back control of your anxiety x
Incredibly informative! This video whether anxiety can cause muscle ache and leg pain I was surprised learning how much our mental health can impact our physical well-being. Thank you on this important topic and providing actionable advice to help manage anxiety-related muscle pain. 🌟🧘♂
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I’m glad you found the video informative and were surprised by the connection between mental health and physical well-being. It’s important to recognize how anxiety can impact our bodies, and I’m pleased the advice on managing anxiety-related muscle pain was helpful.
I get this before my exams my legs pain very much and this continues even if I relax my brain... once it gets started it does not end and it gets cure when I wake up next morning😢
Thank you for your comments Sarthak 🙏This is because your body is preparing you to run away from danger, in this case, the fear of exams. Try doing some physical movement when this happens, it should help xx
Your right! Bless you! 🍀
You are so welcome
Yes,hot in Greece,legs burning,taking Magnesium,inner stress,insecurity and stress
Beautiful and very helpful. Thank you.❤️
I appreciate your feedback, thank you 💕
This video almost sent me to sleep!! It’s so cold at the moment and I feel as it’s something to do with that 😊
I’m glad you found the video relaxing, even if it almost put you to sleep! 😄 Stay warm, and feel free to check out more of my content anytime you need some calm vibes. 😊❄️
Thanks for the information 👍👍
You're welcome! I'm glad you found the information helpful. If you have any more questions or need further insights, feel free to ask. 👍😊
Very helpful thank you x
You’re welcome 😊I am happy it was helpful
i feel like i need to move even when i need to relax and my feet feels like the are in fire
It sounds challenging to experience such intense discomfort and restlessness. Sometimes, physical sensations like burning feet and restlessness can be linked to stress or underlying health conditions. It might be helpful to consult with a healthcare professional to explore these symptoms further and find effective ways to address them. Reach out to us, visit betteryourlife.co.uk/
Thanks for the video. I was wondering if it was possible to be in the parasympathetic nervous system, be in a calm place, be settled for some time, but still experience these pains and weaknesses?
These anxious pains should ease when we are in the parasympathetic state, however if you are struggling, try some movement too a walk or a run. There are lots of videos on my channel about how to activate your parasympathetic state, I hope you get some relief 🙏
Does anxiety cause pain in both big toes that is with you 24/7
Thank you for your question Mark. Anxiety does not directly cause toe pain. But what anxiety does do is make you more likely to notice pains you may not have noticed otherwise. This is known as hyper-sensitivity or hyper-vigilance, and it affects many people with anxiety. I hope this helps 🙏
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Thank you for your comment. I have a blog about chest pain. You can read it here: betteryourlife.co.uk/blogs/blog-posts/can-anxiety-cause-chest-pain Wishing you all the best 💕
Can anxiety cause breast pain when touched?
I have not come across anxiety causing breast pain, though it can cause chest pain. I hope this helps and thank you for your comments 🙏
Love them stilettos 😊
I get this makes me so worried😢
Thank you for your comment Amanda 💕I have lots of resources available on my website, I hope you find them helpful. You can find them here www.betteryourlife.co.uk