The trapezius muscle connects the shoulder with the neck and upper spine, and allows the lateral movement of the neck and shoulders. However, over exertion or trauma of any kind, may cause injury such as muscle tears, stiffness and severe pain. Sometimes, it might result in failure of the neck or shoulders to rotate, leading to a trapezius strain.
Trapezius strains are caused by the stretching and tearing of the tissues of the neck. This condition can be very discomforting and annoying, as in every direction your head, neck, or shoulders shifts to, there’d be so much pain.
It is most commonly caused by motor accidents, sports injuries, poor posture, and some other medical conditions.
Consider the symptoms below, to know if you have a trapezius muscle strain:
1. Neck pain
This is a major symptom that can’t be eluded in this condition. The trapezius muscle is associated with the regulation of muscular movement in the neck region, which means that if there’s an injury to the trapezius muscle, there will be an immediate hindrance of neck movement, resulting in chronic pain. Individual’s with a trapezius strain would find it difficult to rotate their neck to any angle of choice, because of the severe pain that would come with it.
2. Inability to concentrate
Pain felt in some parts of the body is enough to keep you feeling discomfited and this can further disrupt life activities and eventually lead to frustration.
3. Muscle spasms
This is the sudden, involuntary contraction of the fibers present in the trapezius muscle. While they contract, there’s a limit to blood flow in affected areas, until they relax again. Usually, a sudden, shooting, excruciating pain in the neck, shoulder, and back region is noticed. When this contraction happens, the fibers are at a risk of getting damaged.
4. Inflammation
In response to a muscle strain, the body is likely to react forcefully to deal with the changes that have occurred. By so doing, there will be inflammation and swelling. The affected area is likely to become reddened and warmer than the rest of the body. Also, when touched, it feels soft and might also have a tingling sensation. A familiar kind of inflammation associated with this is arthritis, also known as the inflammation of joints.
5. Stiffness
In trapezius muscle strain, fibers are damaged, due to the sudden contraction that has occurred. When this happens, there will be muscular stiffness, which will cause such individuals to experience some difficulty in moving the shoulder/arms or neck.
Conclusion
A trapezius muscle strain is a serious condition that shouldn’t be left untreated. For someone in this condition, life may seem miserable, as there are so many difficulties attached. However it can easily be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, which will help to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief. Eventually, the will arm is able to function better.
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