Ever feel like your muscles are always on edge—tight, cramping, or just plain uncomfortable—and no matter how many stretches you do or massages you get, they keep coming back? I’ve been there. A couple of years ago, I was stuck in this weird cycle of muscle tension that wouldn’t let up, especially around my neck,…
Every time I’m anxious, my shoulders tense up like they’re preparing for a fight. I never really noticed it until one day I caught myself halfway through the day with my jaw clenched, neck stiff, and back aching—only to realize I’d been anxious all morning. If you’ve ever felt like your body is holding onto…
Can asthma cause stiff muscles? It’s a question I’ve heard more than once in the clinic, especially from patients who come in struggling to catch their breath and then mention things like, “My shoulders are so tight,” or “I feel sore all over after an asthma flare-up.” As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I can tell…
Can asthma cause sore muscles? You’d be surprised how often that question comes up, especially from patients who’ve been struggling with a flare-up or those newly diagnosed and confused by all the unexpected symptoms. As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve heard this more times than I can count—and let me tell you, it’s not a silly…