Muscle Tension
Persistent muscle tightness, stiffness, or spasm — commonly in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips. Often related to magnesium deficiency, stress, postural dysfunction, or overuse. Extremely common in functional and chiropractic practice.
Common Symptoms
- Persistent muscle tightness
- Muscle knots (trigger points)
- Stiffness after rest or sleep
- Headaches from muscle tension
- Reduced flexibility
- Aching in neck, shoulders, or back
- Fatigue from chronic tension
Key Nutrients Linked to Muscle Tension
Pattern Health Intelligence at WePattern maps Muscle Tension across thousands of clinical nutrient relationships. The following nutrients have the strongest research associations with this condition.
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Omega-3
- Potassium
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin D