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Can anxiety cause muscle spasms? Causes and tips
Hinge Health physical therapists explain how anxiety can cause muscle spasms, plus tips on how to prevent and treat them.
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Published Date: Sep 4, 2025
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What are muscle spasms and twitching?
How anxiety and stress cause muscle spasms
Other symptoms of anxiety-related spasms
Treatments for muscle spasms and twitching
How to prevent muscle spasms related to anxiety
When to see a doctor
PT tip: Try movements that alternate sides
How Hinge Health can help you
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