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Neck pain from stress: tips and exercises to relieve tension

Learn how stress can contribute to neck pain and how to prevent and relieve it, especially with exercises from Hinge Health physical therapists.

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Published Date: Jan 17, 2024
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What’s the connection between stress and neck pain? 
Other neck pain contributors
Stress and your 'pain backpack'
How physical therapy helps neck pain
Exercises for stress-related neck pain
More tips for stress-related neck pain
PT tip: Combine breathing and movement 
How Hinge Health can help you
References

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