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).

The trapezius muscles are part of your shoulder girdle. Stretches like cobra pose and others may help loosen these muscles, which could improve your shoulder, neck, and arm mobility. The trapezius ...

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.

Q. I have had neck and upper back pain for about two months. It bothers me when I work out. It also hurts at night. I had a massage and it felt better for about a day. My primary doctor told me I had ...

If you’re a dental professional dealing with tight, rock-hard upper traps, you’re far from alone. The upper trapezius muscles are notorious for becoming overworked and fatigued, especially in ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Back pain can occur in many different situations. As many as two out of five people will develop back pain in their lifetime. Back pain is usually the result of muscle strain or ...

A pinched nerve in your neck can be more than just painful—it can cause tingling, numbness and weakness—plus make it difficult to move your upper body. Thankfully, in most cases, a nerve can be ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) Ryan Braun left the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday because of tightness in his right trapezius, a large muscle MILWAUKEE (AP) Ryan Braun left the Milwaukee ...