The trapezius is a large band of muscles across the back, shoulders, and neck. Trigger points are raised spots along a band of muscle. They can be caused by exercise, inactivity, or poor posture, like ...

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.

Big trapezius muscles are one of the first areas of the body athletes want to work on. Some guys develop what we call "no-neck syndrome’—their traps get so big they completely obscure the neck. They ...

Experts share the best trap exercises to look cut, prevent injuries in and out of the gym, and improve your posture.

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

A trapezius strain is a muscle or tendon injury that limits movement and strength in the arms. It occurs when the fibers are stretched beyond their typical limit. In severe cases, it can lead to a ...