It appears that patients with tension-type headache (TTH) have relatively weak neck extension muscles, a new study shows. Researchers found that these patients are 26% weaker than controls with ...

Background The prevalence of CNP increases year by year, affecting the life and work of its patients. At present, there is little comparative analysis of static and dynamic electromyography (EMG) of ...

The platysma muscle is found at the front of the neck, under the chin. Platysma banding is known as a "turkey neck,” and many people seek cosmetic surgical procedures, such as a neck lift, to reduce ...

Researchers have identified objective evidence of how the neck muscles are involved in primary headaches, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society ...

When the muscles of your shoulders, neck, and chest are out of balance — some too weak and some too tight — that's called Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). In side views of the upper body, these muscles ...

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 ...

When it comes to men, size does matter. Neck size, that is. A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Psychology found the perception of how nurturing or protective a man is toward his ...

Neck pain can occur suddenly, or it can develop over time. It can be mild or serious. Some causes of neck pain need urgent attention. Sometimes, neck pain can begin in another part of the body. The ...