Chest tightness is one of the most unsettling symptoms of anxiety. It can feel like pressure, constriction, or even mild pain—sometimes making people wonder if something is wrong with their heart or lungs. While it’s always important to rule out medical causes, anxiety-related chest tightness is incredibly common.
Here’s a look at why it happens, from both a Western medical and a Chinese medicine perspective, plus how acupuncture can help bring relief.