Shoulder shrugs can help reduce neck and shoulder pain by strengthening the muscles ... it also reduces strain on the neck and upper back. Strong trapezius muscles help support the neck and ...

The purpose of this work was to describe the location of MTrPs and the IZ in the right upper trapezius. Methods: We screened 71 individuals and eventually enrolled 24 subjects with neck pain and ...

Ache or sharp pain in the upper back, neck, and shoulders. Stiffness in the neck and shoulders due to muscle tightness. Tenderness when touching the affected area.

Objective First, to look for appropriate closed kinetic chain exercises to restore intramuscular imbalance between upper trapezius (UT) and serratus anterior (SA ... two physically active individuals ...