neck tension
Shoulders-up muscular strain
Neck tension is tightness or discomfort in the muscles of the neck, typically from stress, poor posture, or strain.
The phrase appears in medical contexts and everyday complaints alike: I've had neck tension all week from staring at my computer.
Neck tension often accompanies headaches and shoulder pain.
- stiffNot easily bent
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- muscle knotsContracted tissue bundles
- knotsSecured loops in rope
- shouldersUpper arm joints
tight muscles · stress · headache · massage · hot compress · strain · ache · posture · muscles · pain · pinched nerve · crick · soreness · kneading · jaw · cramp · hunch · relief
- neck disorderswhiplash, torticollis, pinched nerve, herniated disc
- Body Careposture, breathing exercises, warm-up, cool-down, injury prevention
- tensiontautness, tightness, strain, stiffness, rigidity
- desk injuriescarpal tunnel, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, RSI, wrist pain
- anxiety signspanic, nervousness, worry, worrying, trembling
- facial morphssmile, frown, blink, squint, sneer
physical wellbeing
neck tensionfreedom of movement
Liberty to travel unimpeded
relaxed state · comfort · ease · tension release · wellness
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