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

Shivering and tensing up is the body’s natural response to uncomfortably low temperatures, and that can cause trapezius tightness. Winter stiffness can be a real pain in the neck (literally).

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 ...

Karen Voight can be reached at kvoightla@aol.com. Strengthening your upper back muscles (the upper trapezius) will make it easier to carry heavy bags over your shoulders and help provide support for ...

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.