“Can anxiety cause pain in the shoulders and arms?”
Every time I feel stressed or tensed about something, I experience pain all over my arms and shoulders. Is this pain related to anxiety or is it a symptom of something more serious?
3 Answers
Anxiety can manifest with aches and pains but this is best dealt with by consulting a mental health professional as this is outside the scope of orthopedics.
Anxiety manifests itself in a variety of ways but it is important to always seek a medical evaluation by a licensed professional.
Thank you for that question. Anxiety can certainly cause those symptoms. And it is a common source of shoulder, arm, and hand pain. However, as always, I would advise you to see your doctor to be sure there is not something more serious causing this.
Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Harrison Solomon, M.D.
