Trapezius muscle pain
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Trapezius Palsy

What is Trapezius Palsy? Trapezius muscle palsy occurs when there was damage to the nerve that controls or maintains the trapezius muscle causing it to waste or become weak. Trapezius palsy is a rare nerve condition in the shoulder that causes pain or weakness. It includes injury to the spinal accessory nerve at the neck…

Trapezius muscle pain
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Trapezitis

What is Trapezitis? Anatomy of Trapezius Muscle Origin of the trapezius muscle The trapezius muscle has different starting points along the midline of the posterior neck and back.  Insertion of the trapezius muscle Nerve Supply Blood Supply The vascular supply to the trapezius varies depending on the level.  The action of the trapezius muscle The…

splenius muscle
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Splenius Capitis Muscle Syndrome

What is Splenius Capitis Muscle Syndrome? The splenius capitis is a large, broad muscle situated deeper within the back of the neck. The beginning of this flat, thick, and broad muscle begin at the vertebral column, especially from C-7 to T-3. It runs down the back of the neck. Its ending point is situated on…