"Tight traps often stem from poor scapular mobility, which is common in men who lift weights or sit for long periods. This ...

Orthopedic Surgeon is Begging Men Over 40 to Strengthen These Neglected Muscles to Eliminate Chronic Neck and Upper-Back Pain ...

That’s particularly true of herniated discs that happen at the cervical spine (neck), which can lead to pain at the scapula. Discs are soft, rubbery pads found between your vertebrae.

The nerves in your neck will commonly refer symptoms into your upper shoulder/upper trap area, down your arm, and… you guessed it… right into the middle of your shoulder blade.

This is another tell tale sign that your shoulder blade pain is likely coming from your neck. Our heads are inclined to remain upright on top of our shoulders to look ahead at what’s in front of us.

Try out these simple moves to stop your shoulder cramps in their tracks. Doorway stretch: Rest one forearm against the edge of a doorway and step forward with the opposite foot. Lean forward through ...

Hold it for 30 seconds. You can also stretch the levator scapula: a neck muscle that runs along the upper back on neck on either side of the spine.