A muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when your muscle is overstretched or torn. This usually occurs as a result of fatigue, overuse, or improper use.

Pulled neck muscles are a common source of neck pain, which affects more than 15 percent of adults in the United States, ...

Neck muscle strains. Spending too much time bent over your laptop, smartphone, or book can cause muscle strains. Not protecting your posture can cause neck strains that can be painful or stiff.

Trapezius Muscle Strain FAQs. Is the trapezius a neck or back muscle? It’s both, really. The trapezius muscle begins at the lower part of the neck, spreads across the shoulders, ...

Looking down at your phone or computer can place strain on your neck and back muscles, with serious long-term effects. Here’s ...

I thought I’d just strained my neck after looking up at the Sistine Chapel – but the reality nearly killed me Terri-Ann Williams , Senior Health Reporter Published : 9:00, 29 Dec 2022 ...