The trapezius, trapezoid, or traps muscle is a muscle in the upper back. It stabilizes the shoulders and enables the neck to move. Certain stretches can help ease pain and keep movement flexible. The ...

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The trapezius is a large band of muscles across the back, shoulders, and neck. Trigger points are raised spots along a band of muscle. They can be caused by exercise, inactivity, or poor posture, like ...

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