muscle tension Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:24:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png muscle tension Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Causes of Chronic Muscle Tension & How to Fix It https://yourdailysportfix.com/causes-of-chronic-muscle-tension-how-to-fix-it/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:41:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24090 Muscle tension is an incredibly common problem that the vast majority of people will experience at some point in their lifetimes. It’s so common, in fact, that most of us assume tight muscles are just a part of life and that there’s relatively little we can do to find lasting improvement. While it’s normal to […]

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]]> Muscle tension is an incredibly common problem that the vast majority of people will experience at some point in their lifetimes. It’s so common, in fact, that most of us assume tight muscles are just a part of life and that there’s relatively little we can do to find lasting improvement. While it’s normal to experience occasional tightness in response to things like travel or high-intensity workouts, chronically tense muscles may be a sign that something else needs our attention. Read on to learn more about some potential causes of chronic muscle tension and what to do about it.

Causes of Chronic Tension

Stress and Anxiety: Stress and anxiety trigger the body’s “fight or flight” response, which can cause muscles to tense up in a state of defense. When this clenching becomes chronic, it may lead to the formation of painful trigger points that are difficult to relax and release. 

Poor Posture: Sitting at a desk or hunching over screens puts stress on the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Like tension caused by anxiety, this stress can result in physical tightness the longer that poor posture is maintained.

Lack of Exercise: Muscles need to move in order to remain strong and flexible as we age. Lack of movement caused by a sedentary lifestyle can cause muscles to become weak and stiff over time, leading to pain and discomfort.

Combating Muscle Tension

Exercise and Stretching: A regular fitness routine that includes a variety of exercises such as yoga and strength training is one of the best ways to relax tense muscles and improve overall flexibility. Stretching may feel uncomfortable in the beginning, but with regular practice, muscles should begin to relax and your range of movement will improve.

Mind-Body Techniques: For anxiety and emotional stress, practices like meditation and deep breathing can help to calm the mind and allow physical tension to melt away in response. Try to incorporate these techniques into your daily routine or whenever you notice yourself starting to tense up.

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]]> Here are Some Stretches to Try if You Hold Tension in Your Neck https://yourdailysportfix.com/here-are-some-stretches-to-try-if-you-hold-tension-in-your-neck/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:02:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20243 If you’re stressed often or struggle with anxiety, it’s not unlikely you feel the physical effects of that in the form of tight muscles. It’s incredibly common especially to hold tension in one’s neck or shoulders, which can lead to pain and even headaches–which can make you even more stressed. To help break the cycle, […]

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]]> If you’re stressed often or struggle with anxiety, it’s not unlikely you feel the physical effects of that in the form of tight muscles. It’s incredibly common especially to hold tension in one’s neck or shoulders, which can lead to pain and even headaches–which can make you even more stressed. To help break the cycle, here are some stretches to try to release some tension.

Side Tilt

To help with the sides of your neck, stand or sit with your spine straight and your shoulders relaxed. Slowly tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear toward your shoulder. Only go as far as it takes to feel the stretch, and don’t flex your should or raise it. Hold this for 5-10 seconds, then switch sides. If you want a deeper stretch, gentler push your head further down with your opposite hand–but not too hard! It’s good to pair this with…

Seated Clasped Neck Stretch

To help even things out so you’re stretching out the back of your neck as well as the sides, you’ll want to stretch your head forward as well–and this stretch is extra good because sitting will get you a nice stretch throughout your back as well. Sitting with your spine in alignment, clasp your hands behind your neck and gently pull your chin down towards your chest. Breathe deeply several times while you hold the stretch.

Levator Scapulae Stretch

Finally, this stretch will get the spots in between the sides and back of your neck. Turn your head to one side, then use the hand on that side to pull your head down toward your shoulder. Hold that stretch for 30 seconds or several deep breaths.

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]]> These Yoga Stretches Will Help You Get Rid Of Muscle Tension https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-yoga-stretches-will-help-you-get-rid-of-muscle-tension/ Thu, 20 May 2021 13:13:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17502 Yoga is a popular activity that engages your whole body and comes with many amazing benefits. Aside from making you fitter, stronger, and more balanced, it’s also great for stretching muscles and relieving the tension you accumulate throughout the day. Here are three yoga moves that are amazing in providing you tension relief when you […]

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]]> Yoga is a popular activity that engages your whole body and comes with many amazing benefits. Aside from making you fitter, stronger, and more balanced, it’s also great for stretching muscles and relieving the tension you accumulate throughout the day. Here are three yoga moves that are amazing in providing you tension relief when you feel it in your muscles.

Cat Pose

This is a great pose for your back and neck muscles. It will help you relieve tension in the lower back and improve circulation in your whole body. Make sure to do it slowly, following what feels natural, and watch your breath.

Child’s Pose

Whenever you need a gentle stretch for your back, hips, thighs, ankles, and feet, get into the child’s pose and let it calm and relax you. Don’t try to do it perfectly if you’re a beginner, but make sure you’re doing it right and you’ll get better at it over time.

Downward Facing Dog

This position will also stretch your back and give you an instant relief when you have muscle pain. Extend your whole body and enjoy that nice stretch as you drop your heels as much as you can and let your head hang freely.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> muscle tension Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:24:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png muscle tension Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Causes of Chronic Muscle Tension & How to Fix It https://yourdailysportfix.com/causes-of-chronic-muscle-tension-how-to-fix-it/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:41:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=24090 Muscle tension is an incredibly common problem that the vast majority of people will experience at some point in their lifetimes. It’s so common, in fact, that most of us assume tight muscles are just a part of life and that there’s relatively little we can do to find lasting improvement. While it’s normal to […]

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]]> Muscle tension is an incredibly common problem that the vast majority of people will experience at some point in their lifetimes. It’s so common, in fact, that most of us assume tight muscles are just a part of life and that there’s relatively little we can do to find lasting improvement. While it’s normal to experience occasional tightness in response to things like travel or high-intensity workouts, chronically tense muscles may be a sign that something else needs our attention. Read on to learn more about some potential causes of chronic muscle tension and what to do about it.

Causes of Chronic Tension

Stress and Anxiety: Stress and anxiety trigger the body’s “fight or flight” response, which can cause muscles to tense up in a state of defense. When this clenching becomes chronic, it may lead to the formation of painful trigger points that are difficult to relax and release. 

Poor Posture: Sitting at a desk or hunching over screens puts stress on the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Like tension caused by anxiety, this stress can result in physical tightness the longer that poor posture is maintained.

Lack of Exercise: Muscles need to move in order to remain strong and flexible as we age. Lack of movement caused by a sedentary lifestyle can cause muscles to become weak and stiff over time, leading to pain and discomfort.

Combating Muscle Tension

Exercise and Stretching: A regular fitness routine that includes a variety of exercises such as yoga and strength training is one of the best ways to relax tense muscles and improve overall flexibility. Stretching may feel uncomfortable in the beginning, but with regular practice, muscles should begin to relax and your range of movement will improve.

Mind-Body Techniques: For anxiety and emotional stress, practices like meditation and deep breathing can help to calm the mind and allow physical tension to melt away in response. Try to incorporate these techniques into your daily routine or whenever you notice yourself starting to tense up.

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]]> Here are Some Stretches to Try if You Hold Tension in Your Neck https://yourdailysportfix.com/here-are-some-stretches-to-try-if-you-hold-tension-in-your-neck/ Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:02:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=20243 If you’re stressed often or struggle with anxiety, it’s not unlikely you feel the physical effects of that in the form of tight muscles. It’s incredibly common especially to hold tension in one’s neck or shoulders, which can lead to pain and even headaches–which can make you even more stressed. To help break the cycle, […]

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]]> If you’re stressed often or struggle with anxiety, it’s not unlikely you feel the physical effects of that in the form of tight muscles. It’s incredibly common especially to hold tension in one’s neck or shoulders, which can lead to pain and even headaches–which can make you even more stressed. To help break the cycle, here are some stretches to try to release some tension.

Side Tilt

To help with the sides of your neck, stand or sit with your spine straight and your shoulders relaxed. Slowly tilt your head to one side, bringing your ear toward your shoulder. Only go as far as it takes to feel the stretch, and don’t flex your should or raise it. Hold this for 5-10 seconds, then switch sides. If you want a deeper stretch, gentler push your head further down with your opposite hand–but not too hard! It’s good to pair this with…

Seated Clasped Neck Stretch

To help even things out so you’re stretching out the back of your neck as well as the sides, you’ll want to stretch your head forward as well–and this stretch is extra good because sitting will get you a nice stretch throughout your back as well. Sitting with your spine in alignment, clasp your hands behind your neck and gently pull your chin down towards your chest. Breathe deeply several times while you hold the stretch.

Levator Scapulae Stretch

Finally, this stretch will get the spots in between the sides and back of your neck. Turn your head to one side, then use the hand on that side to pull your head down toward your shoulder. Hold that stretch for 30 seconds or several deep breaths.

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]]> These Yoga Stretches Will Help You Get Rid Of Muscle Tension https://yourdailysportfix.com/these-yoga-stretches-will-help-you-get-rid-of-muscle-tension/ Thu, 20 May 2021 13:13:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=17502 Yoga is a popular activity that engages your whole body and comes with many amazing benefits. Aside from making you fitter, stronger, and more balanced, it’s also great for stretching muscles and relieving the tension you accumulate throughout the day. Here are three yoga moves that are amazing in providing you tension relief when you […]

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]]> Yoga is a popular activity that engages your whole body and comes with many amazing benefits. Aside from making you fitter, stronger, and more balanced, it’s also great for stretching muscles and relieving the tension you accumulate throughout the day. Here are three yoga moves that are amazing in providing you tension relief when you feel it in your muscles.

Cat Pose

This is a great pose for your back and neck muscles. It will help you relieve tension in the lower back and improve circulation in your whole body. Make sure to do it slowly, following what feels natural, and watch your breath.

Child’s Pose

Whenever you need a gentle stretch for your back, hips, thighs, ankles, and feet, get into the child’s pose and let it calm and relax you. Don’t try to do it perfectly if you’re a beginner, but make sure you’re doing it right and you’ll get better at it over time.

Downward Facing Dog

This position will also stretch your back and give you an instant relief when you have muscle pain. Extend your whole body and enjoy that nice stretch as you drop your heels as much as you can and let your head hang freely.

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