Anxiety can cause muscle tension due to the body's fight-or-flight response, releasing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. This physiological response can lead to increased muscle tone, fatigue, and pain if not managed properly. Symptoms include muscle soreness, stiffness, tremors, rapid heartbeat, and dizziness. Unaddressed anxiety-related muscle tension can have long-term consequences such as chronic pain, sleep disturbances, and impaired daily functioning. Effective strategies for managing this condition include cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness meditation, physical exercise, and breathing exercises.