Neck and shoulder pain is quite common in the general population, especially among people who experience high levels of stress.1 It’s no wonder that expressions like “carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders” came to be, or that people tend to describe challenging situations or difficult people as “pain in the necks.” Many of us carry our stress directly in our necks and shoulders, which can lead to muscle tension, pain, and headaches.2
Original article: https://www.verywellmind.com/why-you-may-carry-stress-in-your-shoulders-and-neck-6746899
