At some point in our lives, each and every one of us has experienced tight or tense muscles. In fact, somewhere in your body at this very moment there’s probably a tense muscle. But what’s the cause? There are a few common culprits that we see in the practice frequently, including:

1. Stress. In today’s world, stress is around every corner. This high rate of exposure can lead to muscles typically in the back, shoulders and neck feeling tense frequently.

2. Dehydration. Feel like you’ve got a thirst you can’t quench? You might be dehydrated. In addition to dehydration, electrolyte deficiency can cause muscle cramps and tightness.

3. Medical conditions. Problems with the thyroid can cause muscle pain, weakness and even spasms.

If you’re tired of tense muscles, chiropractic may help. Contact us for an appointment.