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We all experience a trapezius strain at least annually, and some of us suffer with it as often as once a month or once a week! If you are experiencing an annoying pain or stiffness in the neck, perhaps with headaches, read on because Mojo Chat is here for you.
The trapezius is a large, flat, triangular muscle located on the back of the neck and upper torso. It extends from the base of the skull down to the middle of the spine and laterally to the shoulder blades. It covers the upper back, neck, and shoulders, forming a trapezoid shape.
The pain involved with a trapezius strain is often described as “annoying”. It doesn’t bring you to your knees or make you beg for mercy. But the central location and connectedness of the shoulder and neck makes it super annoying to endure. The pain is temporarily relieved by that traditional shoulder squeeze massage that most of us know so well. When the right muscles are being pressed on or stretched, patients are known to moan a bit and actually enjoy the healing pain to a degree.
This brings up an interesting point, which is that there are many types of pain, and each tells us important information. In this case the trapezius massage has been described as bringing a “glorious” pain that people are willing to pay good money to experience! However, trapezius pain could be indicative of deeper and more severe problems, so it’s important to use Mojo Chat to help pinpoint the cause before treating it.
What Causes This Annoying Pain?
If we’re talking about a basic trapezius strain the source could be simple things such as:
But more serious causes can include:
A trapezius strain is probably the most common physical ailment that we modern humans face. It is usually ignored though, and most of us just push through it. But some cases can be moderately severe and take several days to resolve, making life difficult during that time.
How a Trapezius Strain Can Intensify
Treating a trapezius strain promptly is important because ignoring a trapezius strain can cause the injury to blossom into more serious or chronic pain syndromes that are much more painful to treat. Compensating to avoid the pain causes movement patterns that could potentially cause:
We treat patients with basic trapezius strains and also these more serious injuries every day. Allow us to tell you this plainly - the pain involved with healing these other injuries is anything but glorious! Instead, patients use words such as "excruciating", and we would like to spare you from that by providing early intervention.
Quick Healing Is Readily Available
You can use Mojo Chat today to get a quick and accurate diagnosis of your trapezius pain. Our doctors of physical therapy will know how to determine if your condition is merely a trapezius strain, or if it has blossomed into other conditions. The good news is that if you have a basic trapezius strain, our self-treatment plans will bring relief quickly. If you follow the instructions you can get neck mobility back, be free of the pain and put this injury behind you.
You’re In Great Hands
At Mojo Health, we treat trapezius strains every day, and our patients swear by our results. With our online physical therapy platform Mojo Chat, you can start recovery from home at any time, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Mojo Chat begins with easy to answer questions about your neck, shoulder, back and more—the exact same questions our physical therapists ask when they see you in person. Then, you can record a short video to show our physical therapists exactly where it hurts, explain how it started, and share any questions or concerns you may have.
A licensed physical therapist reviews everything and delivers a clear diagnosis, plus a tailored 14-day treatment plan you can start immediately. Mojo Chat guides you daily, lets you ask questions to our doctors via text or video, and adjusts your plan as you heal. Our therapists and care team track your progress to ensure you’re on the right path. And get this... 86% of users who follow the full 14-day treatment plan report significant to full healing. For users who need more help, Mojo Chat guides them to the best in-person physical therapy clinics nearby.
Don’t Just Endure a Trapezius Strain
If that annoying pain in the neck is dragging you down, don’t wait. Start a Mojo Chat case today and take the next step toward relief. If your employer offers Mojo Chat, check with Human Resources for a coupon code. Or, simply use a credit card to get started.
No appointments. No hassle. Just expert help when you need it—anytime, anywhere.