“Can tight neck muscles cause difficulty breathing?”
I have tight muscles and difficulty breathing. Can tight neck muscles cause difficulty breathing? What should I do?
3 Answers
Hi, I would need more information to better answer your question. Generally when people talk about tight neck muscles they are talking about muscles at the back and sides of the neck. These would not affect breathing. However it is possible that there is a connection if your difficulty breathing is due to stress, anxiety or panic attacks. Stress and tension can cause neck pain and tightness as welll as difficulty breathing. As stated I would need more information to answer this. If you would like my help or more information check out my social media posts or go to.my website: www.chronicpainrescue.com
There are some neck muscles that attach to the upper ribs and can impair breathing. If there are no underlying respiratory causes for shortness of breath stretching these muscles could improve symptoms. Try simple stretches like bending head sideways like trying to touch your ear to your shoulder without raising the other shoulder. You could seek massage therapy to relax muscles.
Tight neck muscles are not a common cause of having difficulty with breathing. You should see your doctor.
