flow to the brain decreases, the neck and shoulder area may begin to feel:

persistent dull pain
discomfort when turning the neck
stiffness, as if the neck is “locked”
sometimes accompanied by mild dizziness

This could be a sign that the blood vessels are having problems, not just a simple muscle or joint issue.

2. CHEST TIGHTNESS OR HEAVINESS WHEN WALKING FAST OR CLIMBING STAIRS

If recently you start feeling chest heaviness, shortness of breath, or pressure in your chest after walking quickly or climbing stairs, you should pay close attention.

This may happen because the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart have become narrowed due to long-term cholesterol buildup.

 

The heart acts like the body’s “pump.” When blood vessels become narrowed, the heart must work harder to circulate blood throughout the body.

At first, the symptoms may only include:

temporary chest tightness
fatigue during physical activity
unusual shortness