What Is the Trapezius Muscle? Trapezius muscles are large, paired, triangular muscles in the back of your neck and upper back. They extend down your back, but they’re mostly involved in the movements ...

Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Key Takeaways TMJ dysfunction can cause neck pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness.Up to 70% of neck pain issues might be linked to problems with ...

Medications and steroid injections are first-line treatments for occipital neuralgia. Exercises you can do at home or with a physical therapist may complement them. Occipital neuralgia causes intense ...

Nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness caused by serious medical conditions such as bacterial meningitis. You probably don’t give your neck the credit it deserves. It’s easy to take for granted that ...

Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have found a way to use artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose muscle wasting, called sarcopenia, in patients with head and neck cancer. AI provides a ...

How often do you find yourself immersed on your phone, only to realize that your neck is stiff from looking down for a prolonged period of time? Aside from the immediate cracking of your spine popping ...

Cervical radiculopathy, also known as a pinched nerve, happens when a nerve in the neck becomes irritated or compressed. It can be very painful and may affect a person’s quality of life. Usually, it ...