Trigger points are knots that develop along the fibers of a muscle or in your fascia. They are also one of the most common soft tissue problems. One spot that trigger points often occur is in the trapezius muscle that helps support the shoulder blade. This muscle stretches from below the shoulder blades, up the
Physical therapists use soft tissue mobilization to break up fibrous muscle tissue around the spine and in other parts of the body. Muscles tense? This physical therapy method can help with that, too. It involves physical therapists using their hands to perform rhythmic stretching and apply deep pressure. If you are currently suffering from a
Your shoulder may click or pop when you move it. This is known as crepitus. A cracking, grinding, or popping shoulder may be accompanied by a sharp pain or warmth. Shoulder popping and pain can be quite disarming, and your symptoms are likely the result of an underlying health condition or injury. What is crepitus?