Why workplace stress can create lasting physical symptoms

You’ve probably felt the tension in your shoulders during a tight deadline, the headache that won’t go away after a tough meeting, or the back pain that flares up after weeks of non-stop pressure.

While most people think of stress as an emotional issue, it often shows up physically. Chronic stress at work can cause lasting physical symptoms that affect your health, productivity, and quality of life.

Workplace stress doesn’t just influence your mood or mental wellbeing. It has a powerful physiological impact on your body, from your musculoskeletal system to your immune function.