Background: Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are hyperirritable spots located in taut bands of muscle fibres. Electrophysiological studies indicate that abnormal electrical activity is detectable ...

If you’ve got a lump on top of your shoulder muscle, you have a good chance of it being a trapezius knot. This type of lump in the trapezius muscle — called a myofascial trigger point — is among the ...

Have you ever felt that nagging discomfort after a long day, or noticed your posture slipping as you scroll through your phone? The trapezius muscle, often overlooked, plays a crucial role in ...

Have you ever slept wrong and woken up with a kink in your neck? The muscle that's kinked is part of your trapezius. The more you know about your traps, the less of a pain in the neck they will be.

Upper crossed syndrome refers to a particular configuration of overlapping overactive and underactive muscle groups in the neck, chest, and shoulders. Typically, poor posture causes the syndrome, ...

Braves pitcher Julio Teheran was pulled from his Friday night start at Philadelphia with upper right upper trapezius tightness, after pitching just three innings and failing to crack 88 mph with his ...

Upper left shoulder pain can originate in your spine or back muscles. It could be caused by poor posture or an underlying condition. It may feel dull or sharp and worsen with activity or lessen with ...